Edo was the sword’s age of connoisseurship: the Hon’ami appraisers, the shogunal register of famous blades of 1719, and a thriving literature turned the sword into an object of study even as it ceased to be drawn in war.
NihontoWatchNihontoWatchOrdering number:24379Wakizashi: Shirasaya with Koshirae (NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token) (Consignment Sale)Signature: Tanba Kami Fujiwara Jumyo丹波守藤原寿命We divide 4 sections for each sword as Saijyo Saku, Jyojyo Saku, Jyo Saku, and Regular Saku.This sword is ranked as Jyojyo Saku for works by Tanba no Kami Fujiwara Jumyo.Polished.Habaki: Double habaki made of copper and silver with engraved patterns.Blade Length: 57.9 cm (22.80 in)Curvature: 0.8 cm (0.31 in)Mekugi Hole: 1Width at Base: 3.41 cm (1.34 in)Width at Tip: 2.46 cm (0.97 in)Thickness: 0.71 cm (0.28 in)Sword Weight: 635 g (1.40 lbs)Era: Around the Kanei era of the Edo periodShape: Wide body with thick kasane and wide kissaki, with bohi on both sides.Jigane: Fine koitame hada, well-forged, and high-quality jigane.Hamon: Nie-deki suguha with frequent ko-ashi. The boshi is rounded and returns.Features: Tanba no Kami Fujiwara Jumyo is a rare swordsmith. This piece has beautiful jigane and a well-crafted suguha hamon with many ko-ashi.Aoi Art’s Comment: Known as Kondo Goro, he resided in Todamachi, Owari province.The sword is in good condition with a few remaining initial cuts, indicating its robustness.It is said that Jumei made many swords because "Jumei" signifies longevity, making it a popular gift item. Considering the average lifespan of about 40 years in Japan at the time, the idea of extended life must have been greatly appreciated. This is a solid and well-made piece with a thick and sturdy nakago, highly recommended.Koshirae:Tsuba: Circular tsuba with tomoe sukashi design.Fuchi: Shakudo nanako-ji with gold dragon design.Kashira: Horn.Menuki: Copper with high-relief dragon.Saya: Black lacquered saya with some cracks in the lacquer.NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon TokenAoi Art estimation paperWhole Oshigata*Please note: The price does not include shipping fees.Price:450,000 JPYOrder FormRelated Items:Wakizashi:Tanba no Kami Yoshimichi (Osaka 3rd) (NBTHK Hozon Token)Wakizashi:Dewa Daijo Fujiwara Kunimichi(NBTHK Tokubetsu H
Certificate reading — 銘 丹後守藤原寿命
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The Edo period (1615 to 1868)
Edo was the sword’s age of connoisseurship: the Hon’ami appraisers, the shogunal register of famous blades of 1719, and a thriving literature turned the sword into an object of study even as it ceased to be drawn in war.
A Hozon-certified blade judged to show notably superior workmanship and a better state of preservation. The bar is higher: re-tempered blades and most unsigned Muromachi/Edo works are excluded.
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