津田近江守助直 元禄六歳二月日（助廣大鑑所載）（重要刀剣） Tsuda Ominokami Sukenao
Price on request
Era
Enpo (1673-1681)
Specifications
Nagasa
71.4 cm
Sori
1.1 cm
Motohaba
3.17 cm
Sakihaba
2.06 cm
NihontoWatchBETAThe maker of this sword, Tsuda Omi no Kami Sukenao, is famous as the brother-in-law (married to the younger sister) of the grand champion of Osaka Shinto, Tsuda Echizen no Kami Sukehiro. He was born in Kanei 16 (1639) (383 years ago) in Takagi Village, Yasu District, Omi Province (Shiga Prefecture), near Shinohara Station on the Tokaido Main Line on the east bank of the Biwako Bridge; his zokumei was Magotayu. This sword was crafted in Genroku 6 (1693) (329 years ago) when Tsuda Omi no Kami Sukenao was 54 years old. In Enpo 3 (1675) (at age 36), Sukenao's exceptional skill was recognized, and he was invited to marry Sukehiro's younger sister, taking the Tsuda surname. Following the death of his brother-in-law Tsuda Echizen no Kami Sukehiro in Tenna 2 (1682), Sukenao, then 43, began carving his mei on both the omote and ura in the Konoe-ryu sosho style, just like Sukehiro. This sword exhibits an elegant sugata with a wide moto-mihaba and a distinct difference from the saki-mihaba, featuring a shallow sori. The jigane is a finely packed ko-itame hada with magnificent jinie. The hamon is a gunome-ba in the toran-ba style with ashi, deep nie and nioi, and sunagashi within the blade, creating a bright yakiba that stands as a masterpiece equal to the works of Tsuda Echizen no Kami Sukehiro. While the Edo-period book "Kaji Biko" stated that Tsuda Omi no Kami Sukenao died in Genroku 2 at the age of 51, the discovery of this sword served as the evidence to correct that record for future generations. This Genroku 6 work is a historically significant commemorative piece representing the final years of Tsuda Omi no Kami Sukenao's career. In the "Sukehiro Taikan," this specific sword by Sukenao is highly acclaimed, stating that his power had not diminished in the slightest, and the hataraki below the monouchi is a masterpiece that could be called his absolute prime. Please enjoy this historically valuable sword, a single precious work that represents the pinnacle of Tsuda Omi no Kami Sukenao's craftsmanship. On this occasion, an elderly connoisseur has entrusted us with this piece, saying, "I have grown old, so please pass this on to the next generation at a low price." Although it was reportedly purchased for approximately 13 million yen at the time, we are offering it at a special discount. Please do not miss this opportunity to enjoy this famous sword by Tsuda Omi no Kami Sukenao, the flower of the precious Osaka Shinto.
NihontoWatchBETAPrice on request
Enpo (1673-1681)
71.4 cm
1.1 cm
3.17 cm
2.06 cm
The maker of this sword, Tsuda Omi no Kami Sukenao, is famous as the brother-in-law (married to the younger sister) of the grand champion of Osaka Shinto, Tsuda Echizen no Kami Sukehiro. He was born in Kanei 16 (1639) (383 years ago) in Takagi Village, Yasu District, Omi Province (Shiga Prefecture), near Shinohara Station on the Tokaido Main Line on the east bank of the Biwako Bridge; his zokumei was Magotayu. This sword was crafted in Genroku 6 (1693) (329 years ago) when Tsuda Omi no Kami Sukenao was 54 years old. In Enpo 3 (1675) (at age 36), Sukenao's exceptional skill was recognized, and he was invited to marry Sukehiro's younger sister, taking the Tsuda surname. Following the death of his brother-in-law Tsuda Echizen no Kami Sukehiro in Tenna 2 (1682), Sukenao, then 43, began carving his mei on both the omote and ura in the Konoe-ryu sosho style, just like Sukehiro. This sword exhibits an elegant sugata with a wide moto-mihaba and a distinct difference from the saki-mihaba, featuring a shallow sori. The jigane is a finely packed ko-itame hada with magnificent jinie. The hamon is a gunome-ba in the toran-ba style with ashi, deep nie and nioi, and sunagashi within the blade, creating a bright yakiba that stands as a masterpiece equal to the works of Tsuda Echizen no Kami Sukehiro. While the Edo-period book "Kaji Biko" stated that Tsuda Omi no Kami Sukenao died in Genroku 2 at the age of 51, the discovery of this sword served as the evidence to correct that record for future generations. This Genroku 6 work is a historically significant commemorative piece representing the final years of Tsuda Omi no Kami Sukenao's career. In the "Sukehiro Taikan," this specific sword by Sukenao is highly acclaimed, stating that his power had not diminished in the slightest, and the hataraki below the monouchi is a masterpiece that could be called his absolute prime. Please enjoy this historically valuable sword, a single precious work that represents the pinnacle of Tsuda Omi no Kami Sukenao's craftsmanship. On this occasion, an elderly connoisseur has entrusted us with this piece, saying, "I have grown old, so please pass this on to the next generation at a low price." Although it was reportedly purchased for approximately 13 million yen at the time, we are offering it at a special discount. Please do not miss this opportunity to enjoy this famous sword by Tsuda Omi no Kami Sukenao, the flower of the precious Osaka Shinto.
NihontoWatchBETAPrice on request
Enpo (1673-1681)
71.4 cm
1.1 cm
3.17 cm
2.06 cm
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