徳川の泰平のもと、大小は法度の定める身分の制服となり、需要は城下町、とりわけ江戸に集まった。工芸は二つに分かれる。目利きのための華やかな鑑賞の作と、截断の結果を金象嵌に刻む実証の刀である。
NihontoWatchNihontoWatchThis blade was signed by Yamashiro Koku Jyu Minamoto Tsuahiro(山城国住源綱廣). He was active in sword-forging during the Kanbun-Jyokyo era(1661-1688: early Edo period), judging from his remaining work and historical records. Therefore, we believe it was made about 350 years ago. Yamashiro koku is the province’s name in the Kyoto area, and Jyu means living in Japanese. The signature indicates that this blade was created when Tsunahiro lived in Yamashiro Koku. There are also records of him signing as Omi no Kami Minamoto Tsunahiro. Omi no Kami is the title given to only selected swordsmiths whose sword-forging techniques were excellent. Yamashiro province was famous for its sword-making style called YAMASHIRO-DEN. YAMASHIRO-DEN’s origin dates back to the Heian period(794 A.D) when the capital city was moved from Nara to Kyoto. The swordsmiths in Yamashiro province initially prospered by forging swords for court nobles and imperial families. Later on, they also forged swords for feudal lords after Samurai military government took control of Japan. There are so many renowned swordsmiths from this region. It is said that the founder of YAMASHIRO-DEN was Sanjo Munechika. And there are seven prestigious schools in this region. One of the most characteristics of YAMASHIRO-DEN is its elegant design and beautiful Jigane. It is said that Tsunahiro was originally from Ise province(Mie prefecture) and moved to Kyoto for his career. We assume he decided to forge swords in Yamashiro province because of the long history of prestigious sword-forging in this region. This blade is appraised as a Tokubetsu Hozon Token(特別保存刀剣) issued by NBTHK(Nihon Bijutsu Touken Hozon Kyokai:日本美術刀剣保存協会). Fuchi-Kashira This Fuchi Kashira has beautiful glossy color. The surface of the Fuchi part is decorated with the Nanako-Ji technique. By hitting with the Nanako-Ji Tagane (魚子地鏨, chisel used for this technique), it makes delicate fish egg-shaped protrusion. The same size of particles lined up regularly makes us feel the maker’s expert skill. If you focus on the Fuchi part, you will find there are circle-shaped golden symbol marks. We guess it might be the family crest of the former owner of this sword. It looks this design is a combination of two Myogas. The Myoga (茗荷) is known as Japanese ginger and was brought to Japan from the Continent with the Shoga (生姜, ginger). According to a theory, the Shoga was used to be called “Senoka,” and the Myoga was used to be called “Menoka” in ancient times. It is said that these pronunciations were changed with time. The Myoga has the same pronunciation as another word, “Myoga (冥加),” which means divine protection; therefore, this motif has been treated as a good-luck design. Tsuka and Menuki Seeing from the gaps of the Tsukamaki thread, it seems this Menuki’s motif is a kind of bird. Since this bird has a long bill and legs, it might be a crane. Although some of its original colors have already been lost due to aging, we hope you enjoy it as an antique texture. There is a proverb that says cranes and turtles live a long life. It says cranes have even one thousand years lifespan; therefore, cranes and turtles have been considered the symbol of longevity since a long time ago. Also, as cranes make compatible couples, its pattern represents happy marriage. Due to its pure white feathers and dignified appearance, it was favorably used as a good omen design for various ornaments or furnishings such as the Kimono (着物, traditional Japanese costume) or the Obi (帯, belt for Kimono). Tsuba and Habaki This Tsuba has a rounded rectangular shape and is made from iron. This Tsuba’s motif might be wild geese. You would find bird figures in abstracted design. The wild goose is a migratory bird that represents fall. Its pattern is also called “Karigane (雁金),” and some families used this motif for their family crests. This bird is engraved by not only a realistic figure but also a very simplified shape: Hiragana (ひらがな, a kind of Japanese letter) “he (へ)” shape that sometimes makes also wild goose as you see in this Tsuba. Authentication Paper They authenticated the blade on Dec 2nd in the first year of Reiwa (2019). They appraised it as Tokubetsu Hozon Touken, the blade especially worth preserving for Japanese society.
販売店の記載のまま
山城 · 1673-1681頃
現在1点販売中
江戸時代
徳川の泰平のもと、大小は法度の定める身分の制服となり、需要は城下町、とりわけ江戸に集まった。工芸は二つに分かれる。目利きのための華やかな鑑賞の作と、截断の結果を金象嵌に刻む実証の刀である。
保存刀剣のうち、出来が一層優れ、保存状態も良好と認められたものです。再刃や、室町・江戸期の多くの無銘作は対象外となり、保存刀剣より高い基準が課されます。
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