説明

Ordering Number: AS25632Wakizashi in Shirasaya (NBTHK Hozon Token) (NBTHK Tokubetsu Kicho Token)(Guaranteed: Tokubetsu Hozon)Signature: Kazusa-no-Kami Kaneshige 上総守兼重(We divide 4 sections for each sword as Saijyo Saku, Jyojyo Saku, Jyo Saku and Regular Saku).This blade is ranked as Jyojyo Saku among the works of Kazusa no Kami Kaneshige.Habaki: made of silverBlade Length: 57.2cm (22.52in)Curvature: 0.9cm (0.35in)Mekugi-ana: 2Motohaba: 3.14cm (1.24in)Sakihaba: 2.24cm (0.88in)Kasane: 0.69cm (0.27in)Weight: 640gEra: early Edo period circa late 17th centuryShape: slightly thick and straight blade, typical shape of swords made in Kanbun period.Jigane: koitame hada covered with fine Ji-nie.Hamon: Nie-base Notare with thick and soft Nioikuchi and Niju-ba.Features:Kazusa-no-Kami Kaneshige was a swordsmith originally from Echizen who later worked in Edo. He is regarded as either the son or a disciple of Izumi-no-Kami Kaneshige and is considered the 2nd-generation Kaneshige. Izumi-no-Kami Kaneshige is believed to have been the teacher of Kotetsu, and Kazusa-no-Kami Kaneshige was a contemporary of Kotetsu. Their blade shapes and workmanship are known to be remarkably similar.While many works by Kazusa no Kami Kaneshige exhibit a prominent large patterned jigane with a conspicuous grain, this blade features a finely forged, tightly compacted jigane on the hira-ji with delicate ji-nie. The hamon has a bright, soft nioikuchi and displays an exceptionally crisp and brilliant appearance.NBTHK Hozon Certificate (to be issued in late August)NBTHK Tokubetsu Kicho TokenAoiArt estimation paper: Whole OshigataPlease note: The price does not include the international shipping fees.Auction Starting Price:650,000JPYPlace BidRelated Items:Wakizashi :Hida no Kami Ujifusa(NBTHK Hozon Token)Wakizashi:Bungo no Kami Minamoto Masayasu(NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token)Wakizashi: Higo no Kami Kuniyasu (NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token)Wakizashi: Shoji Jirotaro Naokatsu Saku Kore(NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token)W