Description

This is a rare naginata by Taikei Naotane, a high-ranking student of the renowned Shin-Shinto smith Suishinshi Masahide. Dated to 1834, it features a wide, extended form with thick kasane and a strong sori. The jigane shows flowing itame with masame, strong chikei, and thick nie, while the hamon is notare-based with ko-gunome, ashi, and yo, displaying abundant nie, sunagashi, and kinsuji, characteristic of his Soshu-den style.

荘司美濃兵衛藤原直胤(花押) 天保五年仲春 春日大明神
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荘司美濃兵衛藤原直胤(花押) 天保五年仲春 春日大明神

Naginata

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Smith

Shouji Mino Bei Fujiwara Naotane

Era

Shin-shinto

Specifications

Nagasa

64.2 cm

Sori

1.2 cm

Motohaba

3 cm

Dealer

Iida Koendo

iidakoendo.com

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