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Katana in Shirasaya (NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token)<\/p>\n

Signature: Naminohira Yasutoshi.
\n\u6ce2\u5e73\u5b89\u4fca\u3000\u3000<\/p>\n

Sayagaki: “Satsuma Province Naminohira Yasutoshi,
\nKamakura period, Kareki era (c. 1326),
\nBlade length: 2 shaku 4 sun 4 bu,
\nRecorded in Showa 59 (July) by Honami Nisshu.”<\/p>\n

We divide swords into four ranks: Saijyo Saku, Jyojyo Saku, Jyo Saku, and Regular Saku.
\nThis sword is classified as Jyojyo Saku for works attributed to Yasutoshi.
\nHabaki: Gold-plated double habaki.
\nBlade Length: 2 shaku 4 sun 4 bu 5 rin (74.09 cm \/ 29.17 in).
\nCurvature: 6 bu (1.82 cm \/ 0.72 in).
\nMekugi Holes: 1.
\nWidth at Base (Motohaba): 3.08 cm (1.21 in).
\nWidth at Tip (Sakihaba): 1.88 cm (0.74 in).
\nThickness (Kasane): 0.69 cm (0.27 in).
\nSword Weight: 725 grams (1.60 lbs).
\nEra: Kamakura period, Kareki era (c. 1326).
\nShape: This blade has a deep curvature, an extended kissaki, and retains its original nakago with only one mekugi hole.
\nJigane: Ko-itame hada, well-forged with refined texture and faint utsuri visible.
\nHamon: Deep nioiguchi in a straight suguha style, bright and clear, with a rounded boshi.<\/p>\n

Features: Naminohira Yasutoshi was an accomplished swordsmith from Satsuma Province, active during the Kareki era of the Kamakura period.
\nThis blade, in its original nakago with one mekugi hole, is a rare and valuable piece.<\/p>\n

Aoi Art\u2019s Comment: This blade is signed by Naminohira Yasutoshi, with its original nakago and only one mekugi hole, a testament to its careful preservation.
\nThe saya inscription was recorded by Living National Treasure Honami Nisshu, further enhancing its historical and artistic significance.
\nThe distinctive jigane of Naminohira blades features a soft, viscous texture, and the hamon is a deep nioiguchi with a rounded return.
\nThe deep curvature and prominent shinogi make this a remarkable example of Kamakura-period craftsmanship.
\nHighly recommended for collectors of historically significant swords.<\/p>\n

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

Auction Starting Price:1,650,000JPY<\/a>
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