AS25514 Wakizashi: Izumi no Kami Fujiwara Kunisada(NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token)

Ordering Number: AS25514

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

Signature: Izumi no Kami Fujiwara Kunisada
和泉守藤原国貞

Sayagaki:(Author Unknown)
A treasured family sword.
Owned by Katsumata Noboru.
Its descendants are strictly prohibited from transferring or selling it.

(We divide 4 sections for each sword as Saijyo Saku, Jyojyo Saku, Jyo Saku and Regular Saku).
This blade is ranked as Jyojyo Saku among the works of Izumi no Kami Fujiwara Kunisada.

Habaki: Single-layer silver-covered habaki.
Blade Length: 51.36 cm (20.22 in).
Curvature: 1.15 cm (0.45 in).
Mekugi Hole: 1.
Width at Base (Motohaba): 3.05 cm (1.20 in).
Width at Yokote: 2.03 cm (0.80 in).
Thickness of rim (Kasane): 0.60 cm (0.24 in).
Sword Weight: 500 g.
Era: Edo period, around the Kanbun era (1661-1673).
Shape: A robust wakizashi with wide mihaba, substantial kasane, and an elongated kissaki.
Jigane: Well-forged ko-itame hada producing a clear and refined steel surface.
Hamon: Nie-deki gunome-midare.
The boshi returns deeply in a rounded form.

Features: Izumi no Kami Fujiwara Kunisada is said to have studied under Horikawa Kunihiro and Echigo no Kami Kunitomo.
Around Genna 6 (1620), he moved to Osaka, and in the fifth month of Genna 9 (1623), he received the honorary title of Izumi no Kami.

Koshirae:
Tsuba: Solid gold (18K?) tsuba carved with chrysanthemum crests and cross-shaped family crests.
Seppa: Two solid gold (18K?) seppa.
Fuchikashira: Solid gold (18K?) carved with chrysanthemum crests and cross-shaped family crests.
Saya (Scabbard): Gold nashiji lacquered saya decorated with cross-shaped family crests in gold maki-e.
Menuki: Solid gold (18K?) carved with cross-shaped family crests.
Kozuka: Solid gold (18K?) carved with chrysanthemum crests and cross-shaped family crests.
Including kogatana.

Aoi Art’s Comment: While the wakizashi itself is an outstanding example of craftsmanship, what distinguishes this work even further is its exceptionally refined koshirae executed almost entirely in solid gold.
The tsuba, fuchikashira, menuki, kozuka, and other fittings were created as a unified set with a consistent decorative theme, combining remarkable luxury with refined elegance.
The harmony between the blade and its mountings makes this piece highly desirable not only for appreciation but also as an important addition to any serious collection.
Examples of this caliber are seldom encountered, making this an exceptionally attractive work.
Highly recommended.

NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token.
AoiArt estimation paper: Whole Oshigata.

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