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Ordering Number: AS25692<\/p>\n

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

Signature: Fujimasa (Sengo).<\/p>\n

Sue-Koto: Jyo Saku: Ise.
\n(We divide 4 sections for each sword as Saijyo Saku, Jyojyo Saku, Jyo Saku and Regular Saku).
\nThe workmanship of this piece is ranked as Jyojyo Saku for Fujimasa (Sengo).<\/p>\n

Habaki: Double-layer gold-foiled habaki.
\nBlade Length: 30.3 cm (11.93 in).
\nCurvature: 0.3 cm (0.12 in).
\nMekugi Hole: 2.
\nWidth at Base (Motohaba): 2.73 cm (1.07 in).
\nThickness of rim (Kasane): 0.45 cm (0.18 in).
\nSword Weight: 155 g.<\/p>\n

Shape: The shape of the nakago closely resembles that of Muramasa.<\/p>\n

Jigane: Well-forged ko-itame hada, clearly visible and well refined.<\/p>\n

Hamon: The hamon on both sides is identical and resembles the style seen in Muramasa works. The omote and ura are the same, with a well-aligned nioiguchi. The boshi is ko-maru with a deep return.<\/p>\n

Features: This is a very rare tanto. Judging only from the hamon, it could easily be mistaken for a Muramasa work. It bears the signature \u201cFujimasa,\u201d and the Tokubetsu Hozon appraisal attributes it to the Sengo school. The signature is also very similar to Muramasa, which makes this piece particularly striking. It may also be considered that only one character was altered from a typical Muramasa signature, which is sometimes seen. This signature belongs to the lineage of Sengo Muramasa, and according to Fujishiro\u2019s reference book, the smith is described as either a child or a disciple of Muramasa. The sayagaki notes that it is \u201ca playful signature of Muramasa,\u201d however the inscription clearly reads \u201cFujimasa,\u201d and the workmanship itself appears essentially identical to Muramasa\u2019s style.<\/p>\n

NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token Certificate.
\nAoiArt estimation paper: Whole Oshigata
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