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Ordering number:AS25727<\/p>\n

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

Signature: Chikuzen Daijo Fujiwara NaoTane (Kao) (Engraved with \u201cOshiteru\u201d)
\nDate: February, Koka 4 (1847)
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\n\u5f18\u5316\u56db\u5e74\u4e8c\u6708\u65e5<\/p>\n

Sayagaki by Mr. Tanobe:
\nShoji Chikuzen Daijo Fujiwara Naotane.
\nThe seven-character mei, kao, and the engraved mark \u201cOshiteru\u201d as well as the inscription of Koka 4 are present.
\n\u201cOshiteru\u201d is a pillow word for Naniwa (Osaka), indicating that he was stationed there.
\nThis piece shows characteristics of the Bizen-den style with choji-midare hamon, clearly demonstrating its features.
\nBlade length: 1 shaku 4 sun 2 bu.
\nInscribed by Tanzan Hendo Kan (Kao).<\/p>\n

Shinshinto: Saijyo Saku: Musashi Province
\nWe divide 4 sections for each sword as Saijyo Saku, Jyojyo Saku, Jyo Saku and Regular Saku.
\nThis work is ranked as Jyojyo Saku (second highest) for Chikuzen Daijo Fujiwara Naotane.
\nHabaki: Single-layered, silver
\nBlade Length: 43.2 cm (17.01 in)
\nCurvature: 1.3 cm (0.51 in)
\nMekugi Hole: 1
\nWidth at Base (Motohaba): 2.53 cm (0.99 in)
\nWidth at Tip (Sakihaba): 1.66 cm (0.65 in)
\nThickness of Rim (Kasane): 0.52 cm (0.20 in)
\nSword Weight: 280 g
\nEra: Late Edo period, 1847 (Koka 4)
\nShape: The blade has a slightly narrow width and thickness, with an elegant shape typical of Naotane’s wakizashi.
\nJigane: Itame-hada well-forged with visible grain and ji-nie.
\nHamon: Choji-midare.
\nA bright and clear hamon with deep ashi and thick nioiguchi.
\nThe boshi is deeply notched and returns in a small round shape.<\/p>\n

Features:\u3000Taikei Naotane was born in Dewa province and known as Shoji Minohyoe.
\nHe studied under Suishinshi Masahide and served under Lord Akimoto with his master.
\nIn Bunsei 4 (1821), he was granted the title of Chikuzen Daijo.
\nLater, he moved to Edo and re-entered Masahide\u2019s school, mastering Bizen-den, Soshu-den, Mino-den, and Yamato-den.
\nWhile Masahide promoted the revival of kot\u014d styles, Naotane forged his own unique path by producing jigane with swirling patterns, creating works quite distinct from his master.<\/p>\n

Koshirae:
\nTsuba: Plain copper base with engraved bird design, decorated with gold inlay.
\nFuchikashira: Plain copper base with high-relief carving of deer motifs, decorated with gold inlay.
\nSaya: Glossy black lacquered saya (kuro-roiro).
\nMenuki: High-relief carvings of locusts and dragonflies.
\nKogai: Shakudo nanako ground with floral motif in high relief, decorated with gold and silver inlay.
\nKozuka: Shakudo nanako ground with floral motif in high relief, decorated with gold and silver inlay.
\nWith kogatana (small knife).<\/p>\n

Aoi Art\u2019s Comment:\u3000Taikei Naotane is one of the most renowned smiths of the late Edo period, excelling in Bizen-den, Soshu-den, Mino-den, and Yamato-den.
\nWorks engraved with the \u201cOshiteru\u201d mark are rare.
\n\u201cOshiteru\u201d is a pillow word for Naniwa (Osaka), meaning he was based in Osaka.
\nThis piece is a long and deeply curved reproduction of a kot\u014d-style blade.
\nIt is a work that might be mistaken for a copy of Ko-Bizen or Kuniyuki.
\nI once saw an Important Art Object by Naotane in the Soshu-den style, and it was outstanding.
\nThis piece also resembles kot\u014d works and is highly recommended.
\nAs the Bakumatsu period approached, iron quality gradually improved through the Bunka, Bunsei, and Tenpo eras.
\nAnticipating increasingly intense warfare, domains began to demand more swords.
\nIt is believed this led to greater efforts to produce superior blades.<\/p>\n

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

Please note: the price does not include the shipping fees.<\/p>\n

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