Offered by FCP Coridon
Signed Nori on the Nakago
Japan, late Muromachi period (1336-1573)
Length of the blade : 65,1 cm ; Sori : 1,6 ; L. at the hamachi : 2,86 cm
Weight of the blade : 645 grs
Katana in Shirasaya with Koshirae (NBTHK Hozon Token).
Four categories of swords allow a classification of the katanas, this one belongs to the Jyo saku.
The blade is made of polished steel with one edge. The same in white shagreen is decorated with a pair of golden menuki featuring two Shishi dogs, and Fuchi- Kashira in shakudo featuring the same heraldic symbol.
The tsuba of Kenjo style is made of Shakudo and inlaid with copper.
Hamon: Niedeki-Choji Midare, Ko-Choji-Midare, Ko-GUnomeOMidare mixed.
Boshi: Round shape in the Midare-Komi style.
The blade is partially signed "Nori" and the blade looks like Norimitsu of Bizen. Also attributable to Hira-Takada.
Saya : Black lacquered. Flowers and river in relief. The flow is engraved with lacquer.
Koziri: silver plated. Engraved with floral motifs and signed
Certificate and complete drawing of the blade
Very good condition
Delevery information :
All items are sent by registered mail, insured.
Rates on request.
Delivery and installation possible.