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

Signature: Motte Namban Tetsu
\nOmi Kami Fujiwara Tsuguhiro
\nEchizen Ju Shimosaka
\n\u4ee5\u5357\u86ee\u9244\u8fd1\u6c5f\u5b88\u85e4\u539f\u7d99\u5e83
\n\u8d8a\u524d\u4f4f\u4e0b\u5742<\/p>\n

Shinto: Wazamono: Jyojyo Saku
\nWe divide 4 sections for each sword as Saijyo Saku, Jyojyo Saku, Jyo Saku and Regular Saku.
\nThis piece is ranked as Jyojyo Saku among the works of Omi no Kami Fujiwara Tsuguhiro.
\nHabaki: Silver and plain copper single Habaki
\nBlade Length: 40.0 cm (15.75 in)
\nCurvature: 1.4 cm (0.55 in)
\nMekugi Hole: 1
\nWidth at Base (Motohaba): 3.21 cm (1.26 in)
\nThickness of rim (Kasane): 0.63 cm (0.25 in)
\nSword Weight: 400 g
\nEra: Edo period, around Kanbun era (1661\u20131673)
\nShape: The front side bears the signature \u201cMade of Namban Tetsu, Omi no Kami Fujiwara Tsuguhiro\u201d, and the reverse side is inscribed \u201cEchizen-ju Shimosaka\u201d.
\nThis sword features a katakiri-ba (single-sided cut) style with a forward-curving kissaki, resulting in a unique and striking form.
\nJigane: Well-forged ko-itame hada with fine jifu activity.<\/p>\n

Features: Omi no Kami Fujiwara Tsuguhiro resided in Edo or Omi.
\nThis work features Echizen Shinto-style jigane and the rare inscription made of Namban Tetsu, making it a notable and unique piece.<\/p>\n

Aoi Art\u2019s Comment:\u3000The jigane displays a clearly visible ko-itame hada pattern, and the blade is forged in katakiri-ba style using Namban Tetsu.
\nAt that time, Namban Tetsu (foreign imported steel) was considered highly valuable.
\nThough Yasutsugu is famous for using Namban Tetsu, the texture of the steel in this piece differs slightly, having a more pronounced grain structure.<\/p>\n

Historical Context: During the Kanbun era, the demand for Japanese swords declined, compelling many swordsmiths to innovate.
\nThey began carving horimono (engraving) on blades and experimented with intricate hamon designs such as t\u014dranba.
\nSwords during this time tended to be created more for appreciation than for combat.<\/p>\n

NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token Certificate
\nAoi Art Estimation Paper: Whole Oshigata<\/p>\n

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