AS24852 Katana: Higashiyama-jū Yoshihira(NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token) (Featured in Shinto Taikan, Vol. 1, p. 883) Signature: Higashiyama-jū Yoshihira

Ordering number:AS24852

Katana in Shirasaya (NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token)
(Featured in Shinto Taikan, Vol. 1, p. 883)

Signature: Higashiyama-jū Yoshihira
“Ordered by Masa-nari for his daughter Iwa”
東山住美平
主昌就娘伊和授

Sayagaki: Higashiyama-jū Yoshihira
Blade length: 2 shaku 2 sun 9 bu (approximately 69.4 cm / 27.32 in)
Dated: Auspicious day in May, Showa Hinoto-Hitsuji Year (1967)
Signed: Kanzan (with Kao seal)

We divide 4 sections for each sword as Saijyo Saku, Jyojyo Saku, Jyo Saku, and Regular Saku.
This piece is ranked as Jyojyo Saku among Higashiyama-jū Mitohei works.
Habaki: Golf foiled double Habaki.
Blade Length: 69.4 cm (27.32 in)
Curvature: 1.7 cm (0.67 in)
Mekugi Hole: 1 hole
Width at Base (Motohaba): 3.09 cm (1.22 in)
Width at Tip (Sakihaba): 2.2 cm (0.87 in)
Thickness of Rim (Kasane): 0.53 cm (0.21 in)
Sword Weight: 635 g
Era: Early Edo period
Shape:The blade has a solid width and thickness, with a relatively deep curvature and an extended kissaki.
Jigane:A combination of itame hada and masame hada, with a well-defined grain pattern and visible ji-nie.
Hamon:Starting from the base, the nioiguchi is deep, transitioning into a slightly coarse gunome-midare towards the kissaki.
The boshi curves roundly in a single stroke and extends downward in a long yakisage.

Features:Shinto – Wazamono – Jyojyo Saku – Yamashiro
Higashiyama-jū Mitohei is believed to have belonged to the Umetada Myoju school.
Due to his popularity, there are many collectors, but very few pieces available on the market.
The shinogi-ji features itame mixed with mokume, giving it an aged appearance.
The nakago bears an inscription stating that this sword was commissioned by Masanari for his daughter Iwa.
We highly recommend considering both pieces together.

NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token Certificate
Copy of Shinto Taikan, Vol. 1, p. 883
Aoi Art Estimation Paper
Whole Oshigata