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Ordering number: AS25027<\/p>\n

Katana in Shirasaya with Koshirae (24th NBTHK Tokubetsu Juyo Token)<\/p>\n

Signature: Mumei (attributed to Chikakage)
\n\u7121\u9298(\u8fd1\u666f)<\/p>\n

Sayagaki: Written by Mr. Tanobe
\nDesignated as the 24th Tokubetsu Juyo Token \u2014 Bizen Osafune Chikakage.
\nThis is an o-suriage mumei blade.
\nChikakage was a disciple of Nagamitsu and a fellow student with Kagemitsu of the Osafune mainline, being slightly junior.
\nThis blade displays a magnificent shape with wide body and ikubi-kissaki style.
\nThe forging is ko-itame with a well-defined grain.
\nThe omote side shows prominent grain with a mix of ji-hada including o-hada and some chikei, and the blade shows clear utsuri.
\nThe hamon is composed of ko-choji and ko-gunome with some reverse elements and ashi.
\nThe boshi is in the classic Sanko-boshi style with strong nie, showing a wild beauty in the style of Kagemitsu.
\nIt is a fine work worthy of being attributed to Chikakage.
\nBlade Length: 71.4 cm (28.11 in)<\/p>\n

Chu-koto (Middle Era Sword): Ryo-wazamono: Jyojo Saku
\nWe divide 4 sections for each sword as Saijyo Saku, Jyojyo Saku, Jyo Saku and Regular Saku.
\nThis work is ranked as Saijyo Saku among Mumei (attributed to Chikakage) blades.
\nPolished: Excellent polish (Jyojo polish)
\nHabaki: Gold-covered single-piece habaki (with Mitsuboshi family crest)
\nBlade Length: 71.4 cm (28.11 in)
\nCurvature: 1.97 cm (0.78 in)
\nMekugi Holes: 2
\nWidth at Base (Motohaba): 3.40 cm (1.34 in)
\nWidth at Tip (Sakihaba): 2.43 cm (0.96 in)
\nThickness: 0.78 cm (0.31 in)
\nSword Weight: 920 grams
\nEra: Late Kamakura period, around Gen’\u014d era (1319)
\nShape: Very wide blade (3.40 cm), thick, with deep curvature and Sanko-boshi.
\nJigane: Ko-itame hada, densely forged, showing utsuri and a very fine refined steel.
\nHamon: Nie-deki with ko-gunome midare, incorporating reverse ashi, a soft nioiguchi, and ashi extending toward the kissaki.<\/p>\n

Features: Chikakage was a swordsmith of the Osafune school in Bizen Province during the late Kamakura period.
\nHe was a disciple of Nagamitsu, and some works of Kagemitsu (son of Nagamitsu) bear inscriptions nearly identical to Chikakage.
\nHis style resembles Kagemitsu, but closer examination reveals stronger nie, a prominently expressed Sanko-boshi, and a more pointed boshi, showing unique characteristics.
\nThis blade is exceptionally wide, with bohi carvings on both sides, and presents a dynamic form with ikubi-kissaki style.
\nIt is designated as a Tokubetsu Juyo Token.
\nThe jigane is superb, tightly forged with well-visible utsuri throughout.
\nThe utsuri is vivid and forms midare-utsuri patterns.<\/p>\n

Koshirae:
\nTsuba: Round iron tsuba with openwork chrysanthemum design.
\nFuchi: Shakudo with engraved patterns.
\nKashira: Made of horn.
\nSaya: Black lacquered saya.
\nMenuki: Shakudo with floral motif in gold iroe.
\nK\u014dgai: Shakudo nanako-ji with high-relief chrysanthemum in gold iroe.<\/p>\n

Aoi Art\u2019s Comment: This piece is designated as a Tokubetsu Juyo Token.
\nIt is rare to see such a bold and powerful work by Chikakage.
\nThe boshi is a textbook example of the Sanko-boshi associated with Chikakage.
\nIt is likely a daimyo-owned sword, as indicated by the daimyo registration.
\nThere are very few swords this well-preserved.
\nThe blade has a roundness like a clam’s surface, showing excellent niku and overall health.
\nThe koshirae was made in the Tensho style.
\nAs time passes, the koshirae will develop more character.<\/p>\n

24th NBTHK Tokubetsu Juyo Token
\nAoi Art estimation paper and whole oshigata <\/p>\n

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