AS25492 Wakizashi：Omi Kami Tadayoshi（6th Gen）(NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token)

Ordering number:AS25492

Wakizashi in Shirasaya, with Koshirae (6th Gen）(NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token)

Signature: Omi Kami Tadayoshi
近江守忠吉

Shinto: Wazamono: Jyojyo Saku
We divide 4 sections for each sword as Saijyo Saku, Jyojyo Saku, Jyo Saku and Regular Saku.
This work is ranked as Jyojyo Saku for Omi Kami Tadayoshi.
Habaki: Double-layered gold-covered
Blade Length: 54.7 cm (21.54 in)
Curvature: 1.2 cm (0.47 in)
Mekugi Hole: 1
Width at Base (Motohaba): 3.06 cm (1.20 in)
Width at Tip (Sakihaba): 2.11 cm (0.83 in)
Thickness of Rim (Kasane): 0.5 cm (0.20 in)
Sword Weight: 575 g
Era: Edo period around Kansei era(1789-1801).
Shape: The blade has standard width and thickness, with a moderate curvature and slightly extended kissaki.
Jigane: Ko-itame hada, well-forged and densely packed, resulting in a refined jigane.
Hamon: Nie-deki suguha. The nioiguchi is wide, bright, and clear.

Features: The 6th generation Tadayoshi was born in 1736 (Genbun 1) as the second son of the 5th generation Tadayoshi.
He succeeded the title of Omi no Kami in June of 1790 (Kansei 2).
His works closely resemble those of the 5th generation Tadayoshi.
He passed away on December 28, 1815 (Bunka 12) at the age of 80.

Koshirae:
Saya: Brown lacquered saya
Tsuba: Mokko-shaped shakudo tsuba with carvings of dragon and waves, with gold highlights
Fuchikashira: Shakudo nanako-ji with high-relief dragon and wave design
Saya: Uniquely lacquered saya
Menuki: Horse design in high relief with gold accents

Aoi Art’s Comment: This is a bright and clear work in suguha style.
Such characteristics are commonly seen among swordsmiths of the Hizen school.
Among them, the most well-known is the second generation Omi Daijo Fujiwara Tadahiro.
Omi no Kami Tadayoshi initially inscribed his name as Hizen no Kuni Tadahiro, which can sometimes cause confusion.
The suguha hamon is very similar in appearance.
The deep, bright, and clear nioiguchi along with the excellent koshirae make this a high-quality piece.

NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token
Aoi Art estimation paper: Whole Oshigata