AS2579 Wakizashi: Unsigned(Ichimonji)with Kiritsuke-mei by Kanesaki (NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token)

Ordering Number: AS25779

Naginata-naoshi Wakizashi in Shirasaya (NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token)

Inscription:
old signature Yoshimune (Ichimonji 一文字)
古銘吉宗
Inshu ju Kanesaki shorten it
因州住兼先摺之

(We divide 4 sections for each sword as Saijyo Saku, Jyojyo Saku, Jyo Saku and Regular Saku).
This blade is ranked as Jo Jo saku among works attributed to Yoshimune (Ichimonji).

Habaki: Silver foiled single Habaki.
Blade Length: 36.5cm (14.37in)
Curvature: 0.8cm (0.31in)
Mekugi-ana: 1
Motohaba: 2.76cm (1.09in)
Kasane: 0.59cm (0.23in)
Weight: 365g

Era: mid to late Kamakura period, circa 1300
Shape: A naginata that has been reshaped into a wakizashi.
Jigane: Exceptionally fine ko-itame hada mixed with Moku and Utsuri appears.
Hamon: Ko-gunome midare with deep nioikuchi mixed with Sunagashi and Kinsuji.

Features:
The inscription indicates that this blade is Ichimonji Yoshimune work that was shortened (suriage) by Inshū-jū Kanesaki. There was an original signature, “Yoshimune,” and it was likely lost during the shortening (suriage) process.　Inshū-jū Kanesaki was a swordsmith who worked primarily during Edo period. This is a particularly interesting piece from a historical perspective. The blade features a beautifully refined jigane, demonstrating fine craftsmanship of Ichimonji.

NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Certificate
AoiArt estimation paper: Whole Oshigata

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