AS26085 Katana:(Kiku crest with branch) Omi no Kami Minamoto Hisamichi (2nd generation) A lucky day in August, 1720 (NBTHK Hozon Token) (Consignment Sale)

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Ordering Number: AS26085

Katana in Shirasaya (NBTHK Hozon Token) (Consignment Sale)

Signature: (Kiku crest with branch) Omi no Kami Minamoto Hisamichi (2nd generation)
A lucky day in August, 1720
(枝菊紋)近江守源久道(二代)
享保五年八月吉日

Shinto: Jyojo Saku: Yamashiro
(We divide 4 sections for each sword as Saijyo Saku, Jyojyo Saku, Jyo Saku and Regular Saku).
This work by Omi no Kami Minamoto Hisamichi is ranked as Jyojo Saku.
Habaki: Single Habaki
Blade Length: 75.5 cm (29.72 in).
Curvature: 2.8 cm (1.10 in).
Mekugi Hole: 1.
Width at Base (Motohaba): 3.35 cm (1.32 in).
Width at Yokote: 2.50 cm (0.98 in).
Thickness of rim (Kasane): 0.78 cm (0.31 in).
Sword Weight: 890 g.
Era: Edo period, around Kyoho era (1720).
Shape: Wide mihaba, deep curvature, and an extended kissaki.
Bo-hi and soe-bi are carved on both sides.
Jigane: Gunome-midare.
Near the hamachi it becomes small gunome-midare, then transitions into large gunome-midare toward the tip.
The boshi is midare-komi and returns in a komaru shape.
Hamon: Large midare with fine kinsuji working within the ha, mixed with sunagashi.

Features: Omi no Kami Minamoto Hisamichi (2nd generation), also called Mishina Kinshiro, became the adopted son of the first Hisamichi.
This work has a wide mihaba, considerable length, and deep curvature, giving it a dignified presence.
It is in healthy condition and highly attractive.
The signature is also well preserved, indicating it has been carefully maintained.
A rare feature is the carved kiku branch crest.

NBTHK Hozon Token.
AoiArt estimation paper: Whole Oshigata. 

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Winning Bid: ¥952,000

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