Description

This is a hirazukuri wakizashi by Gyokushinsai Masakage, an excellent smith from the late Edo period, in the Bizen tradition. It has a sufficient width, shallow sori, and modest dimensions, with koshi-hi and hoso-hi carved, presenting a refined appearance. The jigane is a ko-itame hada, likely forged by skillfully blending old iron, showing a slightly standing grain and bright iron color with fine nie.

銘 正蔭作 嘉永甲寅仲春

銘 正蔭作 嘉永甲寅仲春

Wakizashi

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Era

Bunkyu (1861-1864)

Dealer

Choshuya

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