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

Signature: Higo Dotanuki Munehiro
\nAnsei 5\u3000Nen 10 Gatsuhi (October\u30001858)
\n\u80a5\u5f8c\u540c\u7530\u8cab\u5b97\u5ee3
\n\u5b89\u653f\u4e94\u5e74\u5341\u6708\u65e5<\/p>\n

We divide 4 sections for each sword as Saijyo Saku, Jyojyo Saku, Jyo Saku, and Regular Saku.
\nThis sword is ranked as Jyojyo Saku for Higo Dotanuki Munethiro.
\nHabaki: Gold foil single-layer
\nBlade Length: 68.7 cm (27.05 in)
\nCurvature: 1.8 cm (0.71 in)
\nMekugi Hole: 4
\nWidth at Base (Motohaba): 2.99 cm (1.18 in)
\nWidth at Tip (Sakihaba): 1.8 cm (0.71 in)
\nThickness (Kasane): 0.78 cm (0.31 in)
\nSword Weight: 775 g (1.71 lbs)
\nEra: Edo Period, Ansei 5 (1858)
\nShape:A well-balanced shape with a standard width, thick kasane, and deep curvature.
\nThe kissaki is slightly long, contributing to its elegant appearance.
\nJigane:Small itame hada, well-forged with fine ji-nie, creating a beautiful steel surface.
\nHamon: A choji-midare pattern mixed with gunome-midare, featuring a deep curvature.
\nThe boshi is turbulent, and sunagashi and kinsuji run along the hamon.
\nKinsuji activity is prominent near the monouchi area.<\/p>\n

Features: Higo Dotanuki Munehiro was a smith of the Dotanuki school, which originated in the late Muromachi period.
\nThe Dotanuki school declined as its swords no longer matched the demands of its clients.
\nHowever, it was revived in the late Edo period, producing flamboyant choji-midare and gunome-midare patterns.
\nThese swords were highly praised for their intense hamon.
\nUnlike the Yokoyama school\u2019s tighter hamon, this sword exhibits a strong nie presence, kinsuji activity, and a distinctive boshi.
\nIt is an outstanding piece with a refined and elegant appearance, free from excessive flamboyance.<\/p>\n

Koshirae:
\nTsuba: Iron, featuring carvings of people, plants, and mountains.
\nFuchikashira: Iron with engraved patterns.
\nSaya: Dark brown, glossy lacquered finish.
\nMenuki: Silver menuki with a dragon motif.<\/p>\n

Aoi Art\u2019s Comment: This is an excellent work by Higo Dotanuki Munehiro, showcasing prominent kinsuji activity on both sides of the blade.The craftsmanship is remarkable.
\nIt is unfortunate that someone attempted to alter the nakago, possibly to associate it with a more famous smith.
\nHowever, they abandoned the attempt, leaving the sword intact.
\nWith four mekugi holes, one can only imagine the effort put into this. Such modifications should never be repeated.
\nThis is a well-made Dotanuki sword, and the koshirae is also finely crafted, making it a highly recommended piece.<\/p>\n

NBTHK Hozon Token
\nAoi Art Estimation Paper
\nWhole Oshigata<\/p>\n

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Katana in Shirasaya with Koshirae (NBTHK Hozon Token) Signature: Higo Dotanuki Munehiro Ansei 5\u3000Nen 10 Gatsuhi (October\u30001858) \u80a5\u5f8c\u540c\u7530\u8cab\u5b97\u5ee3 \u5b89\u653f\u4e94\u5e74\u5341\u6708\u65e5 We divide 4 sections for each sword as Saijyo Saku, Jyojyo Saku, Jyo Saku, and Regular Saku. This sword is ranked as Jyojyo Saku for Higo Dotanuki Munethiro. Habaki: Gold foil single-layer Blade Length: 68.7 cm […]\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":[],"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[123,122],"product_tag":[],"class_list":["post-33679","product","type-product","status-publish","product_cat-katana-en","product_cat-sword-en","first","instock","sold-individually","shipping-taxable","product-type-auction"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sword-auction.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/33679","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sword-auction.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sword-auction.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sword-auction.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=33679"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sword-auction.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=33679"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sword-auction.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=33679"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sword-auction.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=33679"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}