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

Signature: Hizen no Kuni (remainder of the signature cut off).
\nOriginally signed “Hizen no Kuni Junin Tadayoshi Saku” (1st Generation).
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Sayagaki (Inscription on the Shirasaya) by Tanobe Sensei:
\nHizen no Kuni Junin Tadayoshi Saku.
\nThe blade has been shortened, and the inscription following “Kuni” has been cut off.
\nThis is a work by the 1st Generation Tadayoshi, dating from approximately 1613 to 1615.
\nThe blade features a wide mihaba and beautifully forged ko-nuka hada (rice-bran-like grain).
\nThe hamon is a wide suguha with ashi and yo activity, mixed with ko-choji and ko-gunome.
\nAbundant nie is present, and the boshi forms a rounded turnback.
\nThe workmanship is modeled after the excellent works of Rai Kunimitsu.
\nThe blade displays outstanding workmanship and conveys a powerful, dignified impression.
\nBlade Length: Slightly less than 2 shaku 2 sun 9 bu, approximately 69.39 cm (27.32 in).
\nDate: February 2025.
\nInscribed by: Tanzan (Kao).<\/p>\n

Saijo O-Wazamono: Saijyo Saku: Keicho Era: Hizen Province
\n(We divide 4 sections for each sword as Saijyo Saku, Jyojyo Saku, Jyo Saku and Regular Saku).
\nThis blade is ranked as Jyojyo Saku among the works of Hizen no Kuni Junin Tadayoshi (1st Generation).
\nHabaki: Single copper habaki with gold iroe.
\nBlade Length: 2 shaku 2 sun 8 bu 5 rin, approximately 69.24 cm (27.26 in).
\nCurvature: 5 bu, approximately 1.52 cm (0.60 in).
\nMekugi Hole: 4.
\nWidth at Base (Motohaba): 3.06 cm (1.20 in).
\nWidth at Yokote: 2.32 cm (0.91 in).
\nThickness of rim (Kasane): 0.63 cm (0.25 in).
\nSword Weight: 775 g.
\nEra: Edo period, around the Keicho era (1596\u20131615).
\nShape: This katana has been shortened (suriage), and its original signature, “Hizen no Kuni Junin Tadayoshi Saku,” has been partially removed.
\nIt is a robust, well-proportioned blade with an elongated kissaki.
\nJigane: Beautifully refined Hizen jigane, known as ko-nuka hada (rice-bran-like grain).
\nHamon: Suguha with abundant ashi activity.<\/p>\n

Features: The Hizen swordmaking tradition continued for 8 generations, from the 1st Generation Tadayoshi until the end of the Edo period.
\nIt can be said that the Nabeshima family played a major role in supporting and developing the Tadayoshi lineage.
\nGenerally, blades signed “Hizen no Kuni Junin Tadayoshi Saku” tend to have a relatively slender shape.
\nHowever, this particular blade is exceptionally robust and well-preserved, with a notably elongated kissaki.
\nThe 1st Generation Tadayoshi used several different signatures, including “Hizen Tadayoshi,” “Hizen no Kuni Junin Tadayoshi Saku,” “Musashi Daijo Tadahiro,” and “Hizen no Kuni Ju Tadahiro” (a signature also inscribed on his behalf by Yoshinobu).
\nIn the signatures “Musashi Daijo Tadahiro” and “Hizen no Kuni Ju Tadahiro,” the first stroke of the character “Hiro” is diamond-shaped rather than a simple dot.<\/p>\n

Koshirae:
\nTsuba: Mokko-shaped shakudo tsuba carved with a dragon motif and engraved lines, decorated with gold iroe.
\nFuchikashira: Shakudo nanako fittings carved with dragon motifs and decorated with gold iroe.
\nSaya (Scabbard): Black roiro lacquered saya.
\nMenuki: Dragon motifs carved and decorated with gold iroe.<\/p>\n

Historical Background: The Keicho era (1596\u20131615) was a period of major political and historical change in Japan, marking the transition from the Toyotomi administration to the establishment of the Edo shogunate under Tokugawa Ieyasu.
\nTokugawa Ieyasu was appointed Seii Taishogun by the Imperial Court and established his shogunate in Edo.
\nThis marked the beginning of the Edo period.
\n1604: Development of the Five Major Highways and Establishment of Ichirizuka Milestones
\nThe Tokugawa shogunate began improving the Five Major Highways (Gokaido), including the Tokaido and Nakasendo, with Nihonbashi in Edo serving as their starting point.
\nIchirizuka (distance markers) were established along the roads, contributing to the development of transportation and communication networks throughout Japan.
\n1614\u20131615: The Siege of Osaka (Winter and Summer Campaigns)
\nIn 1614, the Winter Campaign of the Siege of Osaka took place, followed by the Summer Campaign in 1615.
\nThese battles resulted in the destruction of the Toyotomi clan by the Tokugawa forces.
\nThis brought an end to the major civil conflicts that had continued since the Sengoku period.<\/p>\n

NBTHK Hozon Token.
\nAoiArt estimation paper: Whole Oshigata.<\/p>\n

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