AS24605 Wakizashi: Minryushi Toshizane(February 1825)(NBTHK Hozon Token)

Wakizashi: Shirasaya with Koshirae (NBTHK Hozon Token)

Signature: Minryushi Toshizane　眠龍子寿実
Bunsei 8 Nen 2 Gatsu Hi 文政八年二月日　(February 1825)

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 Minryushi Toshizane.

Habaki: Silver Foil Single Habaki
Blade Length: 41.7 cm (16.42 in)
Curvature: 0.8 cm (0.31 in)
Mekugi Hole: 2
Width at Base (Motohaba): 2.83 cm (1.11 in)
Width at Tip (Sakihaba): 1.99 cm (0.78 in)
Thickness (Kasane): 0.62 cm (0.24 in)
Sword Weight: 405 g (0.89 lbs)
Era: Late Edo Period
Shape: The width and the thichness is normal and the Kissaki is slightly long.
Jigan: fine Ko-itame hada looks plain.
Hamon: thin and clear Gunome and Choji with Ashi.
Features:
Minryushi Toshizane was a son of Hamabe Toshinori and served in the Ikeda family of the Inaba domain. He excelled at creating technical blade patterns, and in some of his works he freely combined Hamon and depict scenes of Yoshino River and Mt.Fuji.

Koshirae (Mountings):
Tsuba: Mokko shaped Shakudo nanako Tsuba with carving of Shishi-dogs and plants.
Fuchikashira: a picture of horsetails. inscription: 奈良辰房
Menuki: a picture of chrysanthemum
Kozuka: a picture of Shishi-dogs and peony.
Kogatana: inscription: 四国三郎源昭国作 Minamoto Akikuni Saku

From Aoi-Art: The fact that the blade patterns on the front and back are aligned despite the complexity of the pattern shows Toshizane’s aesthetic sense and the high level of skill that made this possible. It is also desirable that the blade pattern is clear and visible. The arrangement is also an attractive piece with a harmonious design.

NBTHK Hozon Token Certificate
Aoi Art Estimation Paper
Whole Oshigata