-, 17th Session — Designated July 4, 1968
, : Senjuin school (千手院)
Measurements 71.3 cm, 1.2 cm, 2.85 cm, 2.0 cm, 3.4 cm, 20.6 cm, slight
Description Keijo: ; the is wide and high; ; ; shallow ; with a somewhat extended impression. : with a tendency to ; adheres. : with irregularity, mixed with ; enter; appears; attaches. : with a small turnback, with a tendency toward . : None. : ; fresh ; two ; unsigned.
Artisan Senjuin
Era Late period
Explanation This is a that has been greatly shortened () and is unsigned. It is characterized by a high and a broad configuration; the , with well-adhering , has a slightly (flowing) tendency; and the —a mixed with , showing and —in all respects strongly manifests a Yamato temperament.
Such a manner of workmanship is most frequently encountered among works of the Senjuin group, and this blade is therefore considered to be a product of the late period.
( Senjuin)
