(Takeda) Shigekuni (fss-595)

Mei: TAKADA J� SHIGEKUNI   Date: Tensh� (1573-1592
Nagasa : 20 15/16 "
Sori: 13.5mm
Width at the ha-machi: 29.2mm
Width at the yokote: 20.0mm
Thickness at the mune-machi: 5.0mm
Construction: shinogi zukuri
Mune: iori
Nakago: ubu
Kitae: itame
Hamon: gunome chogi
Boshi:  ko-maru
Condition: great polish

This is a signed shigekuni sword from the koto era.  Only one smith from this period is listed that signed Takeda ju Shigekuni.  Takeda sword were very popular as good functional blades but not necessarily beautiful.  This is not the case with this wakazashi.  The hamon is very well made and has a good balance throughout this sword.  The activity in the hamon can clearly be seen in the photos.  The hada also is very lovely and rich looking.  In hand this wakazashi is very beautiful, even more than in pictures.  The mounts/fittings are old and the saya and handle are completely restored.  This sword is complete and comes with papers attesting to the quality and signature of the maker.

  

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KANTEISHO

TAKADA J� SHIGEYUKI
S�SHIN
Length: 1 shaku, 7 SUN, 5.5 bu
August 20, 2010
NTHK
No. 17372
Mei inscription: TAKADA J� SHIGEKUNI
Kitae:  Itame
Hamon: Mixture of gonome ch�ji and togariba
B�shi: Suguba ko-maru
Nakago:  One mekugi ana, yasurime katte sagari
Remarks: ), Bungo no Kuni, around Tensh� (1573-1592.

There is only one Shigeyuki from Takada listed as being around Tensho.

This sword is on consignment.

SOLD

Order number  for this item is : fss-595

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