by Moses Becerra | Sep 9, 2020
(Hizen) Tadakuni (fss-860) New Item Available Sold On Hold Special Sale TADAKUNI (Hizen) Tadakuni Fujishiro:TADAKUNI HARIMA NO DAIJÔ [KEIAN 1648 HIZEN] SHINTÔ JÔSAKU He is the son of Hizen Yoshiie, and his family name is Hashimoto. In the beginning he inscribed the “MA” of Harima no Daijô as the “MA” of rub. [TN: The bottom radical in the kanji is the radical of “TE”, or hand, rather than “ISHI” or stone. Look at the fourth and tenth items in the third phrase.] In looking at his works from Kan’ei to Kanbun, the older ones say HARIMA NYÛDÔ TAITETSU, and works can be seen which have a good form, ji is ko-moku, hamon is chû-suguba or an exuberant midareba. (Wazamono) Signatures: HIZEN JÛ HARIMA NO DAIJÔ FUJIWARA TADAKUNI Item description:This is an excellent wakazashi made by a high level “jo-saku” smith. This sword is in great condition and has a very well made hada in a ko-mokume styes with some course areas. The hamon is extremely active and exuberant. This is typical of Tadakuni. The sword is in original mounts that show some wear but the fitting are in good condition and its complete. This wonderful old wakazashi has many things going for it and would be a fine sword to add to any collection. Mei: HARIMA NO DAIJÔ FUJIWARA TADAKUNI Date: (Edo) SHINTO 1600’s Nagasa: 21″ inches Sori: 12.0 mm Width at the ha-machi: 28.7 mm Width at the yokote: 21.1 mm Thickness at the mune-machi: 6.5 mm Construction: Shinogi zukuri Mune: Iori Nakago: Ubu Kitae: ko-mokume Hamon: Midare Gunome Boshi: Maru Condition: Polished Click to Enlarge Image Click to Enlarge Image This sword is on consignment. Special Sale Price Sold...
by Moses Becerra | Jul 10, 2019
Enomoto Sadayoshi (fss-838) New Item Available Sold On Hold Special Sale This is an exquisite example of a sword made by Enamoto Sadayoshi in the style of Fukuoka Ichimonji. This beautiful sword shows an abundance of activity. This sword is in a very good state of polish, in a beautiful Horn inlaid Shirasaya and has papers authenticating the sword. The habaki is a foiled piece.. Biography and Lineage;1908–2000. Born 榎本吉市 Enomoto Yoshiichi in Tokushima prefecture. Moved to Mishima city in 1943. Licensed in 1966, “mukansa-taigu” in 1981 and NBTHK designated mukansa in 9/1996. Studied under Gassan Sadakatsu for ten years starting in 1928. Skilled in ayasugi-hada. Trained his two sons Enomoto Tatsuyoshi & Sadahito from a young age.May have used the name Yorikichi while working for the Rikugun Jumei Tosho.WorkmanshipSkilled in classic Gassan style (e.g. Ayasugi-hada) and Sōshu-den. Occasionally used a strongly contrasting hada. Mei: Saku’i Fukuoka-Ichimonji Mishima ni oite Yūsuishi Sadayoshi kinsaku – Kanoe-inu gogatsu kichijitsu Shōwa yonjūgonen Yamaguchi Gō no motome ni ōjite (作意福岡一文字於三島湧水子貞吉謹作・庚戌五月吉日 昭和二二十五年応山口豪需) – “Respectfully made by Yūsuishi Sadayoshi on a lucky day in May of 1970, year of the dog, in the Fukuoka-Ichimonji style in Mishima and on request of Yamaguchi Gō” Nagasa: 28-1/8 inches Sori: 18.0 mm Width at the ha-machi: 32.0 mm Width at the yokote: 23.5 mm Thickness at the mune-machi: 7.3 mm Construction: Shinogi zukuri Mune: Iori Nakago: Ubu Kitae: ko-Itame Hamon: Notare based with chōji-ashi Boshi: Maru Condition: Good polish Click to Enlarge Image Click to Enlarge Image Click to Enlarge Image This sword is on consignment. Special Sale Price Sold On Hold Asking price: $8,400.00 (shipping and insurance included) Email us if your interested in this item and remember to...