Private sale so no invoice
Wakizashi in Shirasaya
Signature: Bizen Kuni Jyu Osafune Sukesada Saku.
Kyoho 12 Nen 2 Gatsu Hello (1728, February)
Age: Edo Kyoho era. 1728
NBTHK Hozon Paper
The blade was neu polished in Japan.
Steel: Tamahagane
Mekugi: 1
Sori: 1,9 cm
Kissaki: round top
Habaki: Single Habaki
Blade length: 45.6 cm
Width at the hamachi: 3,0 cm
Width at the Kissaki: 2,25 cm
Kasane: 0.66cm
Jigane: Beautiful texture
Hamon: Cyoji midare and Koshihiraki Gunome midare
mixed the Hamon will not get bored. Again and again
you find new works.
Historical background
Japan in the time of abundance, decades full of hardships
and wars were behind one. Now at about 1675 Japan started a
to live through an unprecedented period of prosperity. And also the forger
benefited, it was very fine pieces made. As with us,
the new fortune had to be shown and the sword was always there
was also worn for ceremonial occasions. Here in particular the Wakizashi
were produced accordingly many who were unequaled. Many of these noble pieces
we can admire today. 1728, in February this was Wakizashi
manufactured.
Personal note
This blade is 291 years old and a real thing
Gem. She is in a great condition and has
NBTHK papers.
Delivery only to persons over 18 years.
