Description

This katana is a work by Sukesada, a prominent smith of the Osafune school in Bizen province. Dated Eiroku 10 (1567), it features a distinctive 'crab claw' hamon, characteristic of the 2nd generation Bizen Osafune Yosazaemonjo Sukesada. The blade comes with both shirasaya and koshirae, and is accompanied by a valuable authentication paper from Honami Koryo, a renowned appraiser from the Taisho-Showa period.

刀 備前国住長船祐定作 永禄十年八月日 本阿弥光瞭極札付
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刀 備前国住長船祐定作 永禄十年八月日 本阿弥光瞭極札付

Katana

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Specifications

Nagasa

71.2 cm

Sori

2.8 cm

Motohaba

3.18 cm

Sakihaba

2.3 cm

About the maker

Sukesada祐定

3 Jūyō Tōken
Dealer

Ayakashi

ayakashi.co.jp

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