AS22655 Jumonji:Musashi ju Fujiwara Kuni…(illegible) (Kuniyasu)(NBTHK Hozon Token)

Jumonji Yari in Koshirae (NBTHK Hozon Token)

Signature: Musashi ju Fujiwara Kuni…(illegible) (Kuniyasu)
武蔵住藤原国(以下不明) (国保)

We divide 4 sections for each sword as Saijyo Saku, Jyojyo Saku, Jyo Saku and Regular Saku.
This work is ranked as Jyo Saku among the works of Musashi ju Fujiwara Kuniyasu.
Blade Length: 19.0 cm (7.48 in)
Curvature: 0.0 cm (0.00 in)
Mekugi Hole: 1
Width at Base (Motohaba): 2.24 cm (0.88 in)
Thickness of rim (Kasane): 0.89 cm (0.35 in)
Era: Edo period, around the Jōkyō era (1684–1688)
Shape: A well-balanced Jumonji Yari with slightly broad width and elegant shape.
Jigane: Ko-itame hada, well-forged with fine steel quality.
Hamon: Nie-deki in suguha style, giving a soft and calm impression.

Features:　Though the signature reads “Musashi ju Fujiwara Kuni…(illegible)”, the NBTHK has attributed this work to Musashi ju Fujiwara Kuniyasu.
He was a swordsmith residing in Edo and the son of Dewa no Kami.
Creating a Jumonji Yari is technically demanding, and polishing it adds further difficulty.
This piece has been properly polished and remains in healthy condition.

Koshirae:
Total Length: Approx. 205 cm (80.71 in)
Saya Dimensions: 23.5 cm (9.25 in) × 22 cm (8.66 in)
Handle Length: Approx. 182 cm (71.65 in)
Saya: Black lacquered saya
Tsuka (Handle): Oak shaft with decorative fittings.
Kojiri (Butt End): Iron

Aoi Art’s Comment:　Many swordsmiths have attempted to make Jumonji Yari, but it is known to be quite difficult and often results in failure.

NBTHK Hozon Token
AoiArt estimation paper
Whole Oshigata