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Ordering number: AS25527<\/p>\n

Katana in Shirasaya with Koshirae (NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token) (Tokuno Appraisal Paper)<\/p>\n

Signature: Echigo no Kami Kanesada
\n\u8d8a\u5f8c\u5b88\u5305\u8c9e<\/p>\n

We divide 4 sections for each sword as Saijyo Saku, Jyojyo Saku, Jyo Saku and Regular Saku.
\nThis work is ranked as Jyo Jyo Saku among the works of Echigo no Kami Kanesada.
\nHabaki: Suaka (copper)
\nBlade Length: 70.2 cm (27.64 in)
\nCurvature: 1.2 cm (0.47 in)
\nMekugi Hole: 2
\nWidth at Base (Motohaba): 2.98 cm (1.17 in)
\nWidth at Tip (Sakihaba): 2.02 cm (0.79 in)
\nThickness of rim (Kasane): 0.71 cm (0.28 in)
\nSword Weight: 710 g
\nShape:This is a suriage (shortened from tang) work with standard width and thickness.
\nThe kissaki is slightly long.
\nJigane:Ko-itame hada, well-forged, forming a beautiful Osaka jigane.
\nHamon:Nie-deki, round gunome-midare, forming a work in the style of t\u014dranba (billowing wave pattern).<\/p>\n

Features: Echigo Kami Kanesada imitated the second generation Sukehira in producing gunome-midare.
\nCompared to the gentle t\u014dranba of Sukehira, Kanesada’s works often appear more wild and dynamic, with a deep nioiguchi and sunagashi appearing in the ha.<\/p>\n

Koshirae:
\nTsuba: Tatemaru-gata (oval shape) tsuba with openwork of pine tree and human figure.
\nFuchikashira: Design of kabuto (helmet).
\nSaya (Scabbard): Black roiro with carved scabbard.
\nMenuki: Design of armor.<\/p>\n

Aoi Art\u2019s Comment:
\nAlthough it is a suriage piece, it is a solid work with the signature remaining completely intact.
\nThe koshirae is also well and carefully crafted.<\/p>\n

Historical Context: This is a work from the Kanbun era of the Edo period (around 1661\u20131673).
\nAt that time, it became customary to appear at court wearing paired daisho swords.
\nSince the wearer would appear with a katana by Echigo no Kami Kanesada, it is likely that he was a high-ranking samurai with a considerable stipend.
\nWith the decline of warfare, armor, helmets, and other martial gear became unnecessary, and appreciation of swords as art became common.
\nFlashy works, t\u014dranba, and swords with cutting test inscriptions were favored in this period.
\nAs times changed, demand for tant\u014d declined, and during the Edo period they were rarely produced.
\nOnly in the late Edo period did demand for tant\u014d re-emerge.
\nEven now, it is very difficult to find tant\u014d from the Shinto period.<\/p>\n

NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token
\nTokuno Appraisal Paper
\nAoi Art estimation paper: Whole Oshigata<\/p>\n

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