| Item No. KA-0623 備前国[ ]長船基光 | |
|---|---|
| Mei |
Motomitsu from Osafune, Bizen Province Back: ［ ］三月 |
| Shape | Shinogizukuri Iorimune. Wider and thicker than average. Resembling Koshizori with Okissaki |
| Region | Bizen Province |
| Era | Namboku-cho Period (1331 – 1392) |
Size
| Length |
71.1 cm 27.99 in
|
| Sori (curvature) |
1.82 cm 0.72 in
|
| Motohaba |
3.37 cm 1.33 in
|
| Sakihaba |
2.44 cm 0.96 in
|
| Munekasane |
0.66 cm 0.26 in
|
NBTHK Certification
| Status | Jūyō Tōken |
| Certification Date | October 14, 2011 |
Provincial Registration
| Registration Authority | Aichi Prefecture |
| Registration Date | April 05, 1951 |
Item Details
| Jihada (Metal pattern) | Itame and Mokume with Jinie and Midare-utsuri |
| Hamon (Temper line) | Bright Kataochi-gunome and Togari-ba with Ashi, Yo, Konie, Kinsuji and Sunagashi |
| Bōshi (Point / Tip) | Midarekomi resembling Hakikake, Omote: Resembling Yakizume, Ura: sharp Komaru |
| Nakago (Tang) | A bit Suriage, Kattesagari file pattern |
| Mekugiana (Rivet holes) | 2 |
| Habaki | Copper base gold foil with file Habaki |
| Price | 7,000,000 JPY Buy Now |
Other Info
| This Tachi has passed the 57th Juyo Shinsa in 2010. This swordsmith, Motomitsu, was active during the Nambokucho Period in Osafune, Bizen Province. It was said he was the son or the disciple of Kanemitsu. His work can be found from 1342 to 1375. The features of his work resemble the work of Kanemitsu. This Tachi gives a robust impression and is in a good condition. A very impressive blade. |