This is a masterpiece *tanto* in the *Bizen-den* tradition by the *Teishitsu Gigeiin* swordsmith Gassan Sadakazu. Gassan Sadakazu was appointed as a *Teishitsu Gigeiin* in April of Meiji 39 (1906), and this *tanto* is a monumental masterpiece created the following year after his appointment. The *sugata* is exceptionally fine despite its short length; the *jigane* is a tightly packed *ko-itame hada* with *chikei* appearing in the *ji*. The *hamon* is a *nioi-deki* based *gunome* with *ko-nie*, featuring fine *kinsuji* within the *ha*, which is truly magnificent. The *horimono*, which represents the true essence of the master smith Gassan Sadakazu, features a *sukken* carved on the *omote* and *gomabashi* masterfully carved on the *ura*, living up to his reputation as a modern master of carving. The *koshirae* from that period is wonderful, featuring *menuki* with auspicious New Year designs in *kin-iroe*, and a *kozuka* and *wari-kogai* with wave designs on a *ginji* base. This *kawari-nuri aikuchi koshirae* adds even more splendor to this *tanto*. Please enjoy this masterpiece by Gassan Sadakazu, a *Teishitsu Gigeiin* who stands at the absolute pinnacle of the sword world in both name and reality.
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Genji (1864-1865)
19.7 cm
1.94 cm
1.32 cm
Gassan Sadakazu貞一
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Gassan Sadakazu Wakizashi
$10,000
Wakizashi:Naniwa Gassan Unryushi Sadakazu Kokuin 浪華月山雲龍子貞一刻印 Keio 1 Nen 10 Gatsu Hi (October 1865) 慶応元年十月日 (NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token)
¥700,000
Sadamitsu Katana with NBTHK Certificate commemorating the Attack on the Imperial Palace
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Katana [Gassan Unryushi Sadakazu]=[Gassan Teiichi] [N.B.T.H.K] Tokubetsu Hozon Token
¥3,000,000
This is a masterpiece *tanto* in the *Bizen-den* tradition by the *Teishitsu Gigeiin* swordsmith Gassan Sadakazu. Gassan Sadakazu was appointed as a *Teishitsu Gigeiin* in April of Meiji 39 (1906), and this *tanto* is a monumental masterpiece created the following year after his appointment. The *sugata* is exceptionally fine despite its short length; the *jigane* is a tightly packed *ko-itame hada* with *chikei* appearing in the *ji*. The *hamon* is a *nioi-deki* based *gunome* with *ko-nie*, featuring fine *kinsuji* within the *ha*, which is truly magnificent. The *horimono*, which represents the true essence of the master smith Gassan Sadakazu, features a *sukken* carved on the *omote* and *gomabashi* masterfully carved on the *ura*, living up to his reputation as a modern master of carving. The *koshirae* from that period is wonderful, featuring *menuki* with auspicious New Year designs in *kin-iroe*, and a *kozuka* and *wari-kogai* with wave designs on a *ginji* base. This *kawari-nuri aikuchi koshirae* adds even more splendor to this *tanto*. Please enjoy this masterpiece by Gassan Sadakazu, a *Teishitsu Gigeiin* who stands at the absolute pinnacle of the sword world in both name and reality.
NihontoWatchBETAPrice on request
Tracked across 81 dealers worldwide · price history · sold archive
Genji (1864-1865)
19.7 cm
1.94 cm
1.32 cm
Gassan Sadakazu貞一
Price on request
Gassan Sadakazu Wakizashi
$10,000
Wakizashi:Naniwa Gassan Unryushi Sadakazu Kokuin 浪華月山雲龍子貞一刻印 Keio 1 Nen 10 Gatsu Hi (October 1865) 慶応元年十月日 (NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token)
¥700,000
Sadamitsu Katana with NBTHK Certificate commemorating the Attack on the Imperial Palace
Price on request
Katana [Gassan Unryushi Sadakazu]=[Gassan Teiichi] [N.B.T.H.K] Tokubetsu Hozon Token
¥3,000,000
