AS15702 Naginata: Mikawa Daido Fujiwara Nobunao (NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token)

Ordering number: AS15702

Naginata: Shirasaya (NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token)

Signature: Mikawa Daido Fujiwara Nobunao
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We divide 4 sections for each sword as Saijyo Saku, Jyojyo Saku, Jyo Saku and Regular Saku.
This work is ranked as Jyojyo Saku among the works of Mikawa Daido Fujiwara Nobunao.
Habaki: None
Blade Length: 49.4 cm (19.45 in)
Curvature: 2.1 cm (0.83 in)
Mekugi Hole: 2
Width at Base (Motohaba): 2.68 cm (1.06 in)
Thickness of rim (Kasane): 0.75 cm (0.30 in)
Full Length in Shirasaya: 116 cm (45.67 in)
Era: Late Muromachi period
Shape: Well-proportioned naginata style with sufficient width and thickness.
Bo-hi carvings are engraved on both sides.
Jigane: Itame mixed with mokume, with ji-nie.
Hamon: Nie-deki with gunome-midare.
The boshi is rounded and turns back.

Features: Mikawa no Kami Daido Nobunao was a swordsmith of the Mino tradition, with the first generation active around the Tensho era in the late Muromachi period.
In addition to the title of Mikawa no Kami, the Daido lineage also held titles such as Mutsu no Kami, Shinano no Kami, Sagami no Kami, Bungo no Kami, and Tajima Daijo, and was renowned across various regions beyond Mino.

NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token
Aoi Art estimation paper : whole Oshigata.