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Ordering\u3000number:AS23288<\/p>\n

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

Signature: Hizen Kuni Ju Mutsu no Kami Tadayoshi
\n\u80a5\u524d\u56fd\u4f4f\u9678\u5965\u5b88\u5fe0\u5409<\/p>\n

Shinto: Jyojyo Saku, Saijo O Wazamono, Hizen
\nWe divide 4 sections for each sword as Saijyo Saku, Jyojyo Saku, Jyo Saku and Regular Saku.
\nThis work is ranked as Jyojyo Saku among the works of Hizen Kuni Ju Mutsu no Kami Tadayoshi.
\nHabaki: Gold foil single-layer
\nBlade Length: 69.4 cm (27.32 in)
\nCurvature: 1.4 cm (0.55 in)
\nMekugi Hole: 3
\nWidth at Base (Motohaba): 2.99 cm (1.18 in)
\nWidth at Tip (Sakihaba): 2.11 cm (0.83 in)
\nThickness of rim (Kasane): 0.71 cm (0.28 in)
\nSword Weight: 760 grams
\nEra: Edo period, around 1660s (Manji era)
\nShape:Although the blade has been slightly shortened (suriage) and the tang adjusted, the signature remains completely intact.
\nThe jigane is particularly excellent.
\nJigane:Typical of Hizen blades, with outstanding forging.
\nThe utsuri effect appears, making the surface steel beautifully clear.
\nHamon:Bright and clear choji-midare mixed with gunome-midare, forming a continuous pattern.
\nInside the hamon, ha activity such as ha leaves appears, clearly showcasing the master craftsmanship of Mutsu no Kami Tadayoshi.
\nThe hamon resembles an Ichimonji style, with soft nioiguchi, and is excellently made.
\nThe boshi is midare-komi.<\/p>\n

Features:\u3000Although this blade has undergone some shortening, the Ichimonji-style workmanship surpasses that drawback.
\nMutsu no Kami Tadayoshi produced relatively few blades, likely due to assisting the first and second generations.
\nHe passed away at the age of 50, which also contributes to the limited number of his works.
\nThis is a highly sought-after piece among collectors and rarely appears on the market.
\nThe jigane is superb, and this blade is highly recommended.
\nAs the 3rd generation after the first Tadayoshi, this sword is arguably the most technically accomplished among Hizen blades.<\/p>\n

Aoi Art\u2019s Comment:
\nMutsu no Kami Tadayoshi was the legitimate son of Omi Daijo Tadahiro and succeeded as the third-generation Tadayoshi.
\nIn 1660 (Manji 3), he received the title Mutsu Daijo and the following year (Kanbun 1), it was changed to Mutsu no Kami.
\nHe assisted his father, the second-generation Tadahiro, and passed away at the age of 50.
\nHis works are relatively few in number.
\nThe beauty of his jigane is exceptional, and many works signed by the second-generation Tadahiro are in fact believed to be made by Mutsu no Kami as substitutes, and are valued as such.
\nThis piece is a rare naginata-style work by Mutsu no Kami Tadayoshi, making it extremely rare.
\nThe hamon is a bright nioi-deki gunome-midare pattern, and the jigane is of outstanding beauty.
\nThe polish is also of the highest quality.
\nIn my opinion, Mutsu no Kami Tadayoshi\u2019s works are the finest among all Hizen blades.<\/p>\n

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

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