Authentic Katana Blade End Of The Edo Period (18th Century), Zaimei, Signed Gensa:

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Object description :

"Authentic Katana Blade End Of The Edo Period (18th Century), Zaimei, Signed Gensa: "

Authentic Katana blade from the end of the Edo Period (19th century), Zaimei: "Gen-Sa" 源左 in excellent condition, in Shirasaya and with two inscriptions, one on each side of the Nakago, one referring to the blacksmith "Gen Sa" 源左 of the School: 左文字一派(さもんじいっぱ）Either Samoji-ippa, Sue-Sa period. With as blacksmith, most likely a name beginning with: "Masa", of which Masamune is a very famous representative, with a very beautiful Hamon and a magnificent Hada. Without certificate.

Zaimei blade (signed) of very good quality and in very good condition.

Name of the blacksmith: "Gen Sa" 源左.

Location: "Chikushu Ju" 筑州住, 筑州国(福岡県) (Fukuoka Prefecture, Kyushu), one of the 4 main islands, the southernmost Blacksmithing school rated: "左文字一派" (さもんじいっぱ）Sue-Sa (末左)

Without certificate.

In view of the specific characteristics, this blade, by its Sugata and its Hada, as well as the rather white appearance of its steel by the work of the steel is very likely from the Soshu-den tradition. ed: 江戸時代の左文字末流.

In view of the characteristics and appearance of the Nakago (oxidation), this blade most likely dates from the end of Shinto, the beginning of Shin-Shinto.

CHARACTERISTICS:

Total blade length: 81.4cm

Nagasa: 66.6cm

Weight: 568grs

Sori: Height: 0.8cm - Type: Tori-zori

Mekugi-ana: Number: 1

Nakago type: Funa-gata (shaped boat). End type: Kengyo (Ubu - Original, uncut)

Mune type: Iori-mune

Nagashi: At the level of the Nakago and on the Mune at the level of the Kissaki.

Sugata type: Shinogi-zukuri

Throats: No-hi (without)

Jihada type: Mokume-hada mixed with an Itame-hada in Ji and a Masame in Ha

Hamon type: Suguha, Very nice activity (Hataraki): Sunagashi, Hotsure and Nijuba

Kissaki type: Chu-kissaki (medium)

Boshi type: Kaen

Habaki high quality type: Yujo - Material: copper, covered with gold leaf

Steel type: Tamahagane

Flaws: This is an old blade, overall in very good condition, made hundreds of years ago and has some minor flaws and blemishes due to its age (Wear marks and minor scratches).

SHIRASAYA:

Shirasaya of very good quality and in very good condition.

Without markings

Price: 6 600 €

Artist: Gensa 源左
Period: 19th century
Style: Asian art
Condition: Excellent condition

Length: nagasa : 66,6cm

Reference: 1041704