Tanto Zaimei Bizen No Kuni Sukemitsu, 16th Century Blade + 19th Century Koshirae

Merchant tanto, Zaimei備前國祐光 Bizen No Kuni Sukemitsu, 16th century blade + 19th century Koshirae.


DESCRIPTION:

Tanto with its magnificent blade signed 備前國祐光 Bizen No Kuni Sukemitsu equipped with a very rare Koshirae (19th century), made by a master lacquerer, with a Chinese-inspired Lambo style decoration (two-tone lacquer with glass inlays).

The Koshirae bears the mention 伝一刀 Den Ittō (traditional blade). This is most likely a special order. In good condition - Sold Without certificate

· Zaimei: 備前國祐光Bizen no Kuni Sukemitsu
· Blacksmithing school: Sue-Bizen
· Period: Eiroku era (1558-1570)

CHARACTERISTICS:

· Steel type: Tamahagane
· Total blade length: 35.1cm
· Nagasa: 26.3cm · Weight: 197grs
· Sori: Saki-zori type (Positive Sori) - Height: 2mm - Type: Torii-zori (centered on Nagasa)
· Mekugi-ana (Number): 2
· Nakago type: Funa-gata - End type: Ubu Original – Yasurime type: Kiri (Yoko-yasuri)
· Mune type: Iori Mune
· Sugata type: Hira-zukuri
Gorges: Bo-hi (with): Koshi-hi (Omote side) - End type: Maru-dome
· Jihada type: Nashiji-hada/Muji-Hada
· Hamon type: Very beautiful Ko-chojiba/Toranba - Hamon start type: Koshimaru
· Boshi type: Mishina-boshi with an O-Kaeri

Defects:

· Very slight chipping on the start of the Kissaki
· Micro-scratches due to the age of the blade
· Some small traces of oxidation

KOSHIRAE:

· Habaki type: Yujo-habaki, silver plated
· Tsuba: Type: Mokko-gata - Material: iron - Theme: Dragon of the air motif.
· Fuchi/Kashira: Floral and arabesque motifs, in lacquer and gold, in harmony with the lacquer in Lambo.
· Brass Mekugi (screw system) with very small, very finely decorated Menuki (bird motif).
· Sageo: Vintage, in natural Japanese silk in light brown color