AS25211 Tanto: Hiromasa (Sagami, Late Muromachi Period) (NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token) (NBTHK Tokubetsu Kicho Token)

Ordering Number: AS25211

Tanto in Shirasaya with Koshirae (NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token) (NBTHK Tokubetsu Kicho Token)

Signature: Hiromasa (Sagami, Late Muromachi Period)
廣正(相模・室町後期)

(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 Hiromasa.
Habaki: Double gold-foiled habaki.
Blade Length: 26.0 cm (10.24 in).
Curvature: 0.0 cm (0.00 in).
Mekugi Hole: 1.
Width at Base (Motohaba): 2.44 cm (0.96 in).
Thickness of rim (Kasane): 0.46 cm (0.18 in).
Sword Weight: 130 g.
Era: Late Muromachi period.
Shape: Mitsu-mune tanto carved with a Bonji inscription and Gomabashi grooves.
Jigane: Prominent itame hada with visible utsuri.
Hamon: Ko-nie-deki suguha mixed with ko-gunome. The boshi is rounded, becoming slightly pointed before returning with hakikake. Sunagashi is active within the hamon.

Features: It is believed that several generations of swordsmiths bearing the name Hiromasa were active from the Nanbokucho period through the Muromachi period. This blade displays the characteristic features of the Soshu tradition, including a standing itame hada, nie activity with kinsuji and sunagashi, and finely executed horimono. It is a well-made and highly attractive example.

Koshirae:
Tsuba: Brass hamidashi tsuba.
Fuchikashira: Polished shakudo.
Menuki: Chrysanthemum motif.
Saya (Scabbard): Black lacquered saya decorated with patterns.
Kozuka: Silver ground engraved with decorative designs.
With kogatana.

NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Certificate
NBTHK Tokubetus Kicho Certificate
Aoi-Art estimation Paper
whole Oshigata
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