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Katana: In Shirasaya with Koshirae (NBTHK Hozon Token)<\/p>\n

Signature: Zushu Naotsugu Saku
\nDated: Bunky\u016b 4, 2nd month (February 1864)
\n\u8c46\u5dde\u76f4\u6b21\u4f5c\u3000\u3000
\n\u6587\u4e45\u56db\u5e74\u4e8c\u6708\u5409\u65e5<\/p>\n

We divide 4 sections for each sword as Saijyo Saku, Jyojyo Saku, Jyo Saku, and Regular Saku.
\nThis work is ranked as Jyo Saku for Zushu Naotsugu.
\nHabaki: Silver single-layer
\nBlade Length: 70.8 cm \/ 27.87 in
\nCurvature: 1.7 cm \/ 0.67 in
\nMekugi Hole: 1
\nWidth at Base (Motohaba): 3.05 cm \/ 1.20 in
\nWidth at Tip (Sakihaba): 2.25 cm \/ 0.89 in
\nThickness of Rim (Kasane): 0.68 cm \/ 0.27 in
\nSword Weight: 775 g
\nEra: Around the Bunky\u016b period, Edo era (1864)
\nShape:A katana with slightly wide mihaba, thick kasane, and a deep curvature, forming a well-balanced appearance.
\nJigane:A finely forged ko-itame hada, forming a nearly muji-hada (plain surface-like steel) with a beautiful texture.
\nHamon:A nioi-based suguha (straight hamon) with well-formed nie, and the boshi curves gently.<\/p>\n

Features:Zushu Naotsugu’s real name was Matsuzaki Iwakichi, and he produced swords in Edo, Ishikawajima.<\/p>\n

Koshirae:
\nTsuba: A round iron tsuba without kozuka and k\u014dgai compartments. It has an inscription, but it is too fine to be clearly distinguished.
\nFuchikashira: Shakud\u014d nanako ground with waves and birds in high relief.
\nSaya: Black lacquered scabbard.
\nMenuki: Shakud\u014d menuki featuring a dragon motif, decorated with gold highlights.
\nAoi Art\u2019s Comment:
\nThis katana is suitable for both iaido practice and display due to its excellent craftsmanship.<\/p>\n

Historical Background:This sword was crafted during the Bunky\u016b period, just before the Meiji Restoration.
\nThe Bunky\u016b, Genji, Keio, and Meiji eras marked an era of rapid change, transforming Japan into a modernized nation within just 11 years.<\/p>\n

NBTHK Hozon Token
\nAoi Art Estimation Paper
\nWhole Oshigata<\/p>\n

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