AF25161 Wakizashi Koshirae: (NBTHK Hozon Tosogu) (Kozuka: NBTHK Hozon Tosogu)

Ordering Number: AF25161

Wakizashi Koshirae: (NBTHK Hozon Tosogu) (Kozuka: NBTHK Hozon Tosogu) (Consignment Sale)

Total Length: approx. 67.5 cm (26.57 in)
Handle Length: approx. 16 cm (6.30 in)
Saya Length: approx. 51 cm (20.08 in)
Tsunagi Nakago Length: approx. 12.5 cm (4.92 in)
Tsunagi Blade Length: approx. 43 cm (16.93 in)
Tsunagi Width at Base: approx. 2.71 cm (1.07 in)
Tsunagi Thickness: approx. 0.66 cm (0.26 in)
Era: Edo Period (1603–1868)

Saya: Black Ishimeji Futae-Maki lacquered saya.
Fuchikashira: Shakudo Nanako-ji with a design of various fish engraved and gilded. Signature: Okamoto Sokan (Kao).
Menuki: Fish design.
Tsuba: Shakudo Migaki-ji with a design of flowing water, algae, and sweetfish engraved and gilded. Signature: Masanori (Kao).
Kozuka: Shibuichi Migaki-ji with various fish engraved in high relief with gold inlay. Signature: Hamano Naochika (Kao).

Features: Okamoto Sokan was a contemporary of the first-generation Ryokan, who was the teacher of Iwamoto Konkan. He specialized in designs of fish on shakudo nanako-ji and resided in Edo Kojimachi.
Masanori was the younger brother of Jochiku, known by the name Yuishichi, and resided in Edo Shiba Udagawacho.
Hamano Naochika was a student of Naoyuki, known by the name Seibei, and resided in Kofu, Kai Province.
This work is an exceptional Wakizashi Koshirae with the “All Fish Motif” crafted by master artisans, showcasing delicate carving techniques and remarkable depiction skills.

Koshirae: NBTHK Hozon Tosogu Certificate
Kozuka: NBTHK Hozon Tosogu Certificate
Aoi Art Estimation Paper