SWORD (BLADE) JAPANESE WAKIZASHI - NO FITTINGS
W1970.944
W1970.944
Cool Collection
Blade
Type: SHOTO
Mei: TEGARAYAMA KAO KAMI MASASHIGE/KYOWA SAN NIN NO GATSU HI
Nagasa: 43.4 cm
Sori: 1.0 cm, torii
Sugata: shinogi tsuruki, iori mune
Nakago: 15.0 cm, two mekugi ana (one plugged)
Kissaki: chu
Hada: muji
Hamon: high toran midare
Date: early to mid-19th century
This wakizashi blade is dated February 1803. The 1st generation Masashige was not appointed Lord of Kai Province until April 1803, and the signature does not match his style. Although subsequent generations or students occasionally signed blades for preceding generations, this signature does not correspond to any; in fact, the incorrect date and signature style strongly indicate a forgery. The signature reads: ‘Masashige, or Tegarayama school, Lord of Kai (made this)’.
Koshirae
none
Department:
History DepartmentCollection
| Accession Number: | W1970.944 |
|---|---|
| Accession Date: | 19 Apr 1967 |
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