{"id":28354,"date":"2025-09-17T12:16:12","date_gmt":"2025-09-17T03:16:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sword-auction.com\/?post_type=product&p=28354"},"modified":"2025-09-17T12:16:12","modified_gmt":"2025-09-17T03:16:12","slug":"as22694-katana%ef%bc%9a-bizen-kuni-ju-osafune-kiyomitsu-not-guaranteed-as-authentic","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/sword-auction.com\/en\/product\/28354\/as22694-katana%ef%bc%9a-bizen-kuni-ju-osafune-kiyomitsu-not-guaranteed-as-authentic\/","title":{"rendered":"AS22694 Katana\uff1a: Bizen Kuni Ju Osafune Kiyomitsu (Not Guaranteed as Authentic)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Ordering number:AS22694<\/p>\n

Katana in Koshirae<\/p>\n

Signature: Bizen Kuni Ju Osafune Kiyomitsu (Not Guaranteed as Authentic)
\n\u5099\u524d\u56fd\u4f4f\u9577\u8239\u6e05\u5149(\u7121\u4fdd\u8a3c)<\/p>\n

We divide 4 sections for each sword as Saijyo Saku, Jyojyo Saku, Jyo Saku and Regular Saku.
\nThis blade is ranked as Jyo Saku among the works attributed to Bizen Kuni Ju Osafune Kiyomitsu (not guaranteed).
\nHabaki: Double-layered \u2013 gold-covered outer and plain copper inner
\nBlade Length: 67.6 cm (26.61 in)
\nCurvature: 3.3 cm (1.30 in)
\nMekugi Hole: 2
\nWidth at Base (Motohaba): 2.90 cm (1.14 in)
\nWidth at Tip (Sakihaba): 1.88 cm (0.74 in)
\nThickness of rim (Kasane): 0.76 cm (0.30 in)
\nEra: Late Muromachi period (approx. late 1500s)
\nShape: A well-balanced blade with standard width and thickness.
\nIt features a deep curvature and an extended kissaki, showing elegant proportions.
\nJigane: Well-forged ko-itame-hada with visible utsuri and clearly visible grain pattern.
\nHamon: Nioi-deki with a kozumita ch\u014dji-midare mixed with small gunome-midare.
\nThe blade shows age and includes sunagashi and kinsuji within the ha.
\nWell-made overall.<\/p>\n

Features: Though the blade bears the signature “Bizen Kuni Ju Osafune Kiyomitsu”, the workmanship differs from known authentic examples.
\nTherefore, the signature is not considered genuine.
\nThe actual production likely dates slightly earlier than the late Muromachi period.
\nIt features deep curvature and an extended kissaki.
\nThe blade shows utsuri and a compact ch\u014dji-midare hamon.
\nThe jigane is a tight ko-itame with a subdued appearance.<\/p>\n

Koshirae:
\nTsuba: Iron base engraved with chrysanthemum patterns, inlaid with silver and other metals.
\nFuchikashira: Shakudo base with high-relief floral motifs and gold iroe decoration.
\nKashira: Shakudo with fine patterns and pine needle motifs detailed in gold.
\nSaya (Scabbard): Dark brown with grooves in inr\u014d-style design.
\nMenuki: Shakudo with high-relief dragon design.<\/p>\n

Aoi Art\u2019s Comment: Although the blade bears the signature “Bizen Kuni Ju Osafune Kiyomitsu”, the workmanship differs and is not considered authentic.
\nIt is likely a piece from the Bizen area.
\nThe koshirae is well made, and the blade itself\u2014with its deep curvature\u2014is also of good quality.
\nRecommended.<\/p>\n

Aoi Art estimation paper with whole oshigata<\/p>\n

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