Product No. WA-0784 豊後住吉貞 | |
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Mei |
Yoshisada from Bungo Back: -- |
Shape | Shinogizukuri Iorimune |
Region | Bungo Province |
Era | Mid Edo Period (around Genroku Era 1688-1704) |
Length |
46.2 cm 18.2 in |
Sori (curvature) |
1.6 cm 0.6 in |
Motohaba |
3.2 cm 1.2 in |
Sakihaba |
2.4 cm 0.9 in |
Munekasane |
0.7 cm 0.3 in |
Status | Tokubetsu Hozon Token |
Certification Date | December 04, 2024 |
Registration Authority | Kanagawa Prefecture |
Registration Date | August 16, 2023 |
Jihada (Metal pattern) | Koitame with jinie |
Hamon (Temper line) | Gunome-midare with konie |
Engraving | Bohi on each side |
Bōshi (Point / Tip) | Sugu ni komaru |
Nakago (Tang) | Ubu, Sujikai file and an iriyama end |
Mekugiana (Rivet holes) | 1 |
Habaki | Two part copper habaki |
Price |
300,000 JPY |
During the Sengoku period, under the protection of the daimyo Otomo clan, Bungo province was a place where swordsmiths flourished. This prosperity continued into the shinto era [新刀期], and swordsmiths produced some of the largest quantities in Japan, continuing until the Bakumatsu/end of the Edo period. Most of the Bungo swords from the shinto era are inscribed with "Fujiwara", so they are called "Fujiwara Takada [藤原高田]" in contrast to the koto era [古刀期] "Taira Takada [平高田]". The feature is a combination of Yamato, Yamashiro, Sagami, Mino, and Bizen traditions. This swordsmith "Yoshisada from Bungo [豊後住吉貞]". He was active during mid-Edo period, around the Genroku era. He didn't produce many swords. However, it is well made and has passed the Tokubetsu Hozon Token shinsa in 2024. |