AS25544 Wakizashi: Kawachi Kami Minamoto Yasunaga(NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token)(NBTHK Koshi Tokubetsu Kicho Token)

Ordering number:AS25544

Wakizashi: Shirasaya (NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token)(NBTHK Koshi Tokubetsu Kicho Token)

Signature: Kawachi Kami Minamoto Yasunaga
河内守源康永

Shinto / Wazamono / Chu-Jo Saku / Settsu Province
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 by Kawachi no Kami Minamoto Yasunaga.
Habaki: Gold-foil double-piece
Blade Length: 54.3 cm (21.38 in)
Curvature: 0.8 cm (0.31 in)
Mekugi Hole: 1
Width at Base (Motohaba): 2.99 cm (1.18 in)
Width at Tip: 2.21 cm (0.87 in)
Thickness: 0.67 cm (0.26 in)
Sword Weight: 580 g
Shape:A well-proportioned wakizashi with ample width and thickness.
The boshi is long, giving a dignified and solid impression.
Jigane:Ko-itame mixed with masame shows a clear and beautiful hada.
Hamon:Begins with suguha near the machi, transitioning into gunome-midare.
The boshi is narrow, turns back in a rounded manner.

Features: Kawachi no Kami Minamoto Yasunaga was originally from Kishu (modern Wakayama).
He belonged to the Kii Ishido school and is considered the teacher of Tatara Nagayuki.

Aoi Art’s Comment:This piece has a beautiful jigane and a bright, clear gunome-midare hamon.

NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token
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