Koshirae (NBTHK Hozon Paper)

Whole length : 53.5 cm or 21.06 inches
The length of Tsuka : 13.5 cm or 5.31 inches
The length of Saya : 38.5 cm or 15.15 inches
The length of Nakago : 7.3 cm or 2.87 inches
The length of Blade : 37 cm or 14.56 inches
The width at hamachi : 2.71 cm or 1.06 inches
Kasane : 0.68 cm or 0.26 inches Saya : Brown Isogusa nuri style.
Fuchi Kashira: On the iron plate, some design are oainted by gold(Higo).
Menuki : On the syakudo plate, a Tsuba and Fuchikashira are engraved.
The design are turtle and Kiku flower.
This pair of Menuki is unusual and interesting subject.
Tsuba : On the iron mokko plate, some clouds are painted by gold color and covered by Mimi.
Kozuka: On the brass plate, a man and pine tree are engraved and japanese ships are also engraved in the distance.
Special feature: This Koshirae is quite nice condition.
Especially the design of the Menuki is unique and fantastic work.

NBTHK Hozon Paper
AOI-ART estimation paper.