Description

This is a katana signed by Sukesada of Osafune in Bizen province, dated August of Eiroku 5 (1562). The blade features a wide and thick body with a prominent curvature and an extended tip, reflecting the preferences of high-ranking warlords during the Sengoku period. The steel exhibits a distinct grain pattern with bright ji-nie, and the hamon is a broad straight pattern with fine ko-gunome.

刀 銘 備前國住長舩祐定作 永禄五年八月日
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刀 銘 備前國住長舩祐定作 永禄五年八月日

Katana

¥1,500,000

Specifications

Nagasa

65.4 cm

Sori

2.48 cm

Motohaba

3.06 cm

Sakihaba

2.21 cm

Dealer

Choshuya

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