Ordering number : 08418
Wakizashi in Shirasaya (NBTHK Hozon Paper)
Signature: Bizen no suke Munetsugu
Ansei 5 nen 2 gatsu-hi (February. 1858)
The blade was polished .
Blade length : 38.5 cm or 15.15 inches.
Sori : 0.9 cm or 0.35 inches.
Mekugi: 1
Width at the hamachi : 2.90 cm or 1.14 inches.
Kasane : 0.66 cm or 0.25 inches.
Era : Late Edo period. (1858)
Shape : Syobu Zukuri style, the warp is a little noticeable. Bohi is engraved for both side.
Jitetsu : Koitame Hada well grained very nice, and Jinie attached.
Hamon : Koniedeki, Gunomechoji Midare with Ashi works a lot. Nioikuchi goes softly, Sunagashi and Kinsuji work well.
Special feature : First generation Bizen no suke Munetsugu (Koyama Munetugu )
was born at Mutsu Shirakawa province as a son of Koyama Munehira.
His name was Soubei.
He was working for Matudaira Daimyo family as a sword making Samurai.
He moved to Kuwana province with his master and then he moved to
Edo Tenpo 2 nd year.At that time he was high reputation of cut well
swords maker. some times we found his swords which was done
Saidanmei and also possession name on the tang of the blade.
Generally speaking the quality of Munetsugu is one of the top sword
smith in late Edo period and without any faults among his swords.
This blade has unique style that called Syobu Zukuri, and this shape is
rare.
The Hamon and Jitetsu are typical Munetsugu’s work, and keeps good condition.
NBTHK Hozon Paper
Aoi Art estimation paper : whole Oshigata.
Price : JPY 800,000- → JPY 750,000- (including shipping charge and 100% insurance fee)Disconted !!
