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伝横山上野大掾藤原祐定 Den Yokoyama Kozukedaijo Fujiwara Sukesada
¥230,000
Specifications
Nagasa
34 cm
Sori
0.6 cm
Motohaba
2.89 cm
Sakihaba
1.79 cm
NihontoWatchBETAIt has arrived, it has arrived—a *hira-zukuri wakizashi* passed down through an old family for generations as the work of Yokoyama Kozuke Daijo Fujiwara Sukesada, though it is *mumei* (unsigned) as is common for Bizen Osafune smiths of the *shinto* period. Yokoyama Kozuke Daijo Fujiwara Sukesada was the representative smith of Bizen Osafune during the Edo period. This *wakizashi* was likely crafted around the 14th year of Genroku (1701) (325 years ago), exactly the time when the great incident occurred where the Lord of the Ako Domain, Asano Takumi-no-Kami, struck down the *koke* Kira Kozuke-no-Suke in the Corridor of Pines within the palace—the beginning of the tale of the Ako Roshi's heroic deed. Kozuke Daijo Fujiwara Sukesada’s real name was Yokoyama Heibei, and he was the son of Shichibei Sukesada. This *wakizashi* displays a *hira-zukuri wakizashi-sugata* with a noticeable difference between the *moto-mihaba* and *saki-mihaba* and a distinct *sori*. The *jigane* is forged in *itame-hada*, and the *horimono* are skillfully executed with a *koshi-hi* on the *omote* and *gomabashi* on the *ura*. The *hamon* is composed of *nioi-deki* with *ko-nie*, featuring a spirited mix of *gunome-ba*, *gunome-choji-ba*, and *gunome-togari-ba*. The Edo-period *koshirae* features a *tsuka* made of oak and a *saya* finished in *kuro-ishime-nuri* (black dry lacquer). The *saya* is further detailed with *ichibu-kizami* (fine ribbing) down to the *kurigata*, and the lower section features *shichi-go-san* (7-5-3) auspicious carvings. The *menuki* depict pigeons as a symbol of peace, and the *fuchi-kashira* and *tsuba* are signed by their makers. This luxurious *koshirae*, intended as an "celebratory sword" (*oiwai-zashi*), adds even more splendor to this *wakizashi*. This *wakizashi* has been passed down through an old family for generations, but as they have grown older, they have entrusted it to us, asking that it be passed on to someone who will cherish it as a work attributed to Yokoyama Kozuke Daijo Fujiwara Sukesada at an affordable price. Therefore, we are offering it at a special bargain price—essentially the value of the *koshirae* alone. Please do enjoy this piece.
NihontoWatchBETA¥230,000
34 cm
0.6 cm
2.89 cm
1.79 cm
備前國長船住上野大掾藤原祐定 享保七年二月吉日- Bizen no kuni Osafune ju Kozuke daijo Fujiwara Sukesada - 3-833
¥132,000
無銘 (新々刀祐定) - Mumei (Sinshinto Sukesada) - 3-449
¥283,800
横山上野大掾藤原祐定 備州長船住人- Yokoyama Kozuke Daijo Fujiwara Sukesada Bishu Osafune junin - 2-1424
¥88,000
横山上野大掾藤原祐定 備州長船住- Yokoyama Kozuke daijo Fujiwara Sukesada - 3-841
¥660,000
It has arrived, it has arrived—a *hira-zukuri wakizashi* passed down through an old family for generations as the work of Yokoyama Kozuke Daijo Fujiwara Sukesada, though it is *mumei* (unsigned) as is common for Bizen Osafune smiths of the *shinto* period. Yokoyama Kozuke Daijo Fujiwara Sukesada was the representative smith of Bizen Osafune during the Edo period. This *wakizashi* was likely crafted around the 14th year of Genroku (1701) (325 years ago), exactly the time when the great incident occurred where the Lord of the Ako Domain, Asano Takumi-no-Kami, struck down the *koke* Kira Kozuke-no-Suke in the Corridor of Pines within the palace—the beginning of the tale of the Ako Roshi's heroic deed. Kozuke Daijo Fujiwara Sukesada’s real name was Yokoyama Heibei, and he was the son of Shichibei Sukesada. This *wakizashi* displays a *hira-zukuri wakizashi-sugata* with a noticeable difference between the *moto-mihaba* and *saki-mihaba* and a distinct *sori*. The *jigane* is forged in *itame-hada*, and the *horimono* are skillfully executed with a *koshi-hi* on the *omote* and *gomabashi* on the *ura*. The *hamon* is composed of *nioi-deki* with *ko-nie*, featuring a spirited mix of *gunome-ba*, *gunome-choji-ba*, and *gunome-togari-ba*. The Edo-period *koshirae* features a *tsuka* made of oak and a *saya* finished in *kuro-ishime-nuri* (black dry lacquer). The *saya* is further detailed with *ichibu-kizami* (fine ribbing) down to the *kurigata*, and the lower section features *shichi-go-san* (7-5-3) auspicious carvings. The *menuki* depict pigeons as a symbol of peace, and the *fuchi-kashira* and *tsuba* are signed by their makers. This luxurious *koshirae*, intended as an "celebratory sword" (*oiwai-zashi*), adds even more splendor to this *wakizashi*. This *wakizashi* has been passed down through an old family for generations, but as they have grown older, they have entrusted it to us, asking that it be passed on to someone who will cherish it as a work attributed to Yokoyama Kozuke Daijo Fujiwara Sukesada at an affordable price. Therefore, we are offering it at a special bargain price—essentially the value of the *koshirae* alone. Please do enjoy this piece.
NihontoWatchBETA¥230,000
34 cm
0.6 cm
2.89 cm
1.79 cm
備前國長船住上野大掾藤原祐定 享保七年二月吉日- Bizen no kuni Osafune ju Kozuke daijo Fujiwara Sukesada - 3-833
¥132,000
無銘 (新々刀祐定) - Mumei (Sinshinto Sukesada) - 3-449
¥283,800
横山上野大掾藤原祐定 備州長船住人- Yokoyama Kozuke Daijo Fujiwara Sukesada Bishu Osafune junin - 2-1424
¥88,000
横山上野大掾藤原祐定 備州長船住- Yokoyama Kozuke daijo Fujiwara Sukesada - 3-841
¥660,000
