Lot 186A
East Asia, Japan, Hizen Province, Edo Period, ca. early 18th century CE. A finely crafted wakizashi signed "Hizen koku junin Tadayoshi" on the tang, attributing the blade to a smith of the Hizen Tadayoshi lineage, active during the early 1700s. The blade features a shallow curvature and a softly undulating gunome temper line (hamon). A well-defined kissaki, low mune (back ridge), and slightly raised shinogi exemplify classic Shinto-period construction. The nakago (tang) exhibits a rich patina and a single mekugi-ana. The sword is mounted in a lacquered Edo-period koshirae embellished with golden mon (samurai family crests). The tsuka (handle) is bound with a brown ito wrap over white samegawa (rayskin), with gilt copper menuki of floral design and a fuchi-kashira set decorated with crane motifs. The iron tsuba is adorned with swirling storm clouds and lightning bolts picked out in fine gilt detail. Size in koshirae: 27" L x 2.5" W (68.6 cm x 6.4 cm); blade: 18.5" L x 1" W (47 cm x 2.5 cm); gold quality: 24% (equivalent to 5K+)
The sword's mei (signature) appears genuine; however, no NBTHK or NTHK origami (authentication papers) accompany the piece. For formal verification and authoritative attribution, we recommend submitting the blade to a recognized Japanese sword appraisal organization for shinsa (expert evaluation).
Provenance: private Las Vegas, Nevada, USA collection
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#195087
- Condition: The blade is sharp, handle with care. Clear hamon with gentle gunome activity. Some light scratches and minor scuffing are present, consistent with age and use, but there are no major forging flaws. The mei signature is well preserved and legible. Koshirae has some stable fissures and chips to the surface and fading to gilt motifs.
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