Nihonto Wakizashi “Fujiwara Tadayoshi” with NBTHK Tokobetsu hozon

Description ITEM DESCRIPTION: Comes with kimono or cotton bag. Comes with certificate of supein Nihonto. Comes with copy of Tokosusho. Comes with NBTHK Tokobetsu Hozon. Documentation Documentation (Tokorusho) Signed: Ōmi Daijō Fujiwara Tadayoshi ──────────────────────────── CERTIFICATE – LITERAL TRANSLATION NBTHK Tokobetsu Hozon Signature: Ōmi Daijō Fujiwara Tadayoshi. Length: 1 shaku 8 sun 2 bu (slightly under). After examination by this association, this sword has been judged and certified as Tokubetsu Hozon Tōken.” Date: July 14th, 2015 (Heisei 27) Issued by: Nihon Bijutsu Tōken Hozon Kyōkai (NBTHK) Certificate No.: 1003969 Classification: Tokubetsu Hozon Tōken ──────────────────────────── Registration Paper (Torokusho) Fukushima Prefecture No. 34403 Issued October 14th, 1969 Type: Wakizashi Length: approx. 55.0 cm Curvature: 1.4 cm Mekugi-ana: 1 Signature: Ōmi Daijō Fujiwara Tadayoshi ──────────────────────────── SMITH AND HISTORICAL CONTEXT Ōmi Daijō Fujiwara Tadayoshi belongs to the renowned Hizen Tadayoshi school of the Edo period. The Hizen tradition is characterized by: – Exceptionally refined jigane – Extremely tight ko-itame grain – Elegant and restrained suguha hamon – Formal balance and purity The title Ōmi Daijō reflects an official court rank, indicating prestige and recognition. Hizen blades are widely appreciated for their technical precision and clean, highly controlled workmanship. ──────────────────────────── TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION Hamon: Elegant suguha, fine and consistent, with clean transition into the boshi. Jihada: Very fine, tight ko-itame, smooth and refined steel texture typical of high-quality Hizen work. Nakago: Well-preserved patina. One mekugi-ana. Signature clearly carved. Sugata: Balanced wakizashi proportions. Moderate curvature (1.4 cm). Properly formed kissaki. Condition: Good polish. Clear lines. No structural flaws visible. ──────────────────────────── SHIRASAYA Simple, well-fitted shirasaya. Satin-finished habaki. Conservation-oriented mounting. The austerity enhances the appreciation of the blade’s metallurgical quality. ──────────────────────────── Relacionado