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Wakizashi: Shirasaya with Koshirae (NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token)(NBTHK Tokubetsu Kicho Token)<\/p>\n

Signature: Sukemune (Shimada)
\n\u52a9\u5b97(\u5cf6\u7530)<\/p>\n

Cutting Quality: Above Average
\nRegion: Suruga
\nWe divide 4 sections for each sword as Saijyo Saku, Jyojyo Saku, Jyo Saku and Regular Saku.
\nThis work is ranked as Jyojyo Saku (Excellent Work) among the works of Sukemune (Shimada).
\nHabaki: Double-layered, gold-covered
\nBlade Length: 39.8 cm (15.67 in)
\nCurvature: 1.0 cm (0.39 in)
\nMekugi Hole: 2
\nWidth at Base (Motohaba): 2.89 cm (1.14 in)
\nThickness of rim (Kasane): 0.56 cm (0.22 in)
\nSword Weight: 315 grams
\nEra: Muromachi period, around Eisho era (circa 1504\u20131521)
\nShape: Broad width with deep curvature, forming Mitsumune.
\nEngraving on the front side includes a Ken sword, a Tokko (vajra), and a claw motif.
\nOn the reverse side, a Bo-hi groove with a secondary groove is engraved.
\nJigane: Well-forged Itame-hada with visible grain.
\nHamon: Gunome-midare with Hitatsura-style tempering.
\nBoshi: Pointed and turns back.<\/p>\n

Features: Shimada Sukemune was a swordsmith active around the Eisho era.
\nHe is known for many works with Hitatsura-style tempering.
\nDue to the similarity of signatures across generations, it is difficult to distinguish between them, and this remains a subject of future study.<\/p>\n

Koshirae:
\nTsuba: Circular iron tsuba with openwork of Aoi leaves.
\nInscription: Echizen Ju Kinai
\nMenuki: Design of horses on shakudo base with gold iroe (colored metal inlay).
\nFuchikashira: Design of a fan and willow tree, decorated with gold and silver iroe.
\nSaya (Scabbard): Vermilion lacquered saya
\nKozuka: Iron base with design of bamboo leaves in gold iroe
\nKogatana (small blade) included<\/p>\n

NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token Certificate
\nNBTHK Tokubetsu Kicho Token Certificate
\nAoi Art estimation paper: Whole Oshigata
\nOrdering number:AS16127<\/p>\n

Wakizashi: Shirasaya with Koshirae (NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token)(NBTHK Tokubetsu Kicho Token)<\/p>\n

Signature: Sukemune (Shimada)
\n\u52a9\u5b97(\u5cf6\u7530)<\/p>\n

Cutting Quality: Above Average
\nRegion: Suruga
\nWe divide 4 sections for each sword as Saijyo Saku, Jyojyo Saku, Jyo Saku and Regular Saku.
\nThis work is ranked as Jyojyo Saku (Excellent Work) among the works of Sukemune (Shimada).
\nHabaki: Double-layered, gold-covered
\nBlade Length: 39.8 cm (15.67 in)
\nCurvature: 1.0 cm (0.39 in)
\nMekugi Hole: 2
\nWidth at Base (Motohaba): 2.89 cm (1.14 in)
\nThickness of rim (Kasane): 0.56 cm (0.22 in)
\nSword Weight: 315 grams
\nEra: Muromachi period, around Eisho era (circa 1504\u20131521)
\nShape: Broad width with deep curvature, forming Mitsumune.
\nEngraving on the front side includes a Ken sword, a Tokko (vajra), and a claw motif.
\nOn the reverse side, a Bo-hi groove with a secondary groove is engraved.
\nJigane: Well-forged Itame-hada with visible grain.
\nHamon: Gunome-midare with Hitatsura-style tempering.
\nBoshi: Pointed and turns back.<\/p>\n

Features: Shimada Sukemune was a swordsmith active around the Eisho era.
\nHe is known for many works with Hitatsura-style tempering.
\nDue to the similarity of signatures across generations, it is difficult to distinguish between them, and this remains a subject of future study.<\/p>\n

Koshirae:
\nTsuba: Circular iron tsuba with openwork of Aoi leaves.
\nInscription: Echizen Ju Kinai
\nMenuki: Design of horses on shakudo base with gold iroe (colored metal inlay).
\nFuchikashira: Design of a fan and willow tree, decorated with gold and silver iroe.
\nSaya (Scabbard): Vermilion lacquered saya
\nKozuka: Iron base with design of bamboo leaves in gold iroe
\nKogatana (small blade) included<\/p>\n

NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token Certificate
\nNBTHK Tokubetsu Kicho Token Certificate
\nAoi Art estimation paper: Whole Oshigata<\/p>\n

Auction Starting Price:850,000JPY<\/a>
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