HIZEN SHINTO OR SHINSHINTO DAISHO.

HIZEN SHINTO OR SHINSHINTO DAISHO. 1) Katana: 26-1/4” blade with a Suguha Hamon medium Kissaki. Nakagojri is single-beveled (Kata-Yamagata) with Nakaganna. Ji-Hada appears to be Mokume. Nakago is signed Tachi-Mei Hizen Nokuni Omi No Kami Tadayoshi. CONDITION: Blade appears to be in very good condition but needs to be cleaned as there is a dried oil film on it. Some shallow nicks along the Ha-cutting edge. Appears that it would take a polish. 2) Wakizashi: 20-5/8” blade with a Suguha Hamon medium Kissaki. Nakagojri is single-beveled (Kata-Yamagata) with Nakaganna. Ji-Hada appears to be Mokume. Nakago is signed Omi No Kami Tadayoshi. CONDITION: Blade appears to be in fair condition but needs to be cleaned as there is a dried oil film on it. There are some very large areas of brown rust on the blade. Some nicks in the Ha-cutting edge. This blade is also covered with an oil film but it also appears it would take a polish.

The Daisho set is mounted with sword furniture depicting Samurai at the battle of the Uji River(?) Both Tsubas are signed and also have a gold cartouche under the signature. Fuchi and Kashira depict Samurai crossing the river. The Menuki on both swords are Shakudo and gold depicting Samurai weapons (i.e. sword, bow and arrow). Both Tsukas on the Daisho are wrapped with blue silk. The Sami ray skin is of the higher-quality type. Habakis on both blades are Shakudo with clouds and two gold cranes on each side. The Wakizashi has a signed Kozuka blade. The Kozuka handle also depicts mounted Samurai at the river in Shakudo and gold and is also signed. Both Sayas are of the ribbed-type construction. Three quarters of the Saya at the mouth are colored with a copper/gold lacquer. The rest of the Saya is ribbed with black lacquer and applications of Japanese arrowheads. Both Sayas are unfortunately split in some areas and are missing the Kojiri. Both Sayas are fitted with a black lacquer Kurikata.

These swords were forged by the 5th generation which would put it in the Shinto period 1751, or the 6th generation which would be Shinshinto 1781. They are well worth restoration and would be a handsome and important signed Daisho. 4-51046 PQ1 (5,000-10,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2004

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1229	$19,262.00	HIZEN SHINTO OR SHINSHINTO DAISHO. 1) Katana: 26-1/4” blade with a Suguha Hamon medium Kissaki. Nakagojri is single-beveled (Kata-Yamagata) with Nakaganna. Ji-Hada appears to be Mokume. Nakago is signed Tachi-Mei Hizen Nokuni Omi No Kami Tadayoshi. CONDITION: Blade appears to be in very good condition but needs to be cleaned as there is a dried oil film on it. Some shallow nicks along the Ha-cutting edge. Appears that it would take a polish. 2) Wakizashi: 20-5/8” blade with a Suguha Hamon medium Kissaki. Nakagojri is single-beveled (Kata-Yamagata) with Nakaganna. Ji-Hada appears to be Mokume. Nakago is signed Omi No Kami Tadayoshi. CONDITION: Blade appears to be in fair condition but needs to be cleaned as there is a dried oil film on it. There are some very large areas of brown rust on the blade. Some nicks in the Ha-cutting edge. This blade is also covered with an oil film but it also appears it would take a polish. The Daisho set is mounted with sword furniture depicting Samurai at the battle of the Uji River(?) Both Tsubas are signed and also have a gold cartouche under the signature. Fuchi and Kashira depict Samurai crossing the river. The Menuki on both swords are Shakudo and gold depicting Samurai weapons (i.e. sword, bow and arrow). Both Tsukas on the Daisho are wrapped with blue silk. The Sami ray skin is of the higher-quality type. Habakis on both blades are Shakudo with clouds and two gold cranes on each side. The Wakizashi has a signed Kozuka blade. The Kozuka handle also depicts mounted Samurai at the river in Shakudo and gold and is also signed. Both Sayas are of the ribbed-type construction. Three quarters of the Saya at the mouth are colored with a copper/gold lacquer. The rest of the Saya is ribbed with black lacquer and applications of Japanese arrowheads. Both Sayas are unfortunately split in some areas and are missing the Kojiri. Both Sayas are fitted with a black lacquer Kurikata. These swords were forged by the 5th generation which would put it in the Shinto period 1751, or the 6th generation which would be Shinshinto 1781. They are well worth restoration and would be a handsome and important signed Daisho. 4-51046 PQ1 (5,000-10,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2004 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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