Description:
This is a beautiful 500-year old wakizashi that was crafted by Sukemitsu in Bizen province, the Kingdom of Japanese swords, present-day Okayama prefecture.
The swordsmith’s full name is Sukemitsu Yosazaemon and is the son of Gorozaemonnojo. Fujishiro ranked Sukemitsu as Jo-Saku (a superior swordsmith of his generation).
The sword has been shortened slightly (suriage) from its original length of about 60cm. Thankfully his two character signature is still visible on the nakago (tang).
The gorgeous Edo-period koshirae (mountings) symbolize the beauty and power of nature. It has a lovely kozuka (Samurai paper knife) nestled in the mounting.
The sword’s jihada (steel body) is blessed with what is called “Botan Utsuri”, a unique second shadow temper line that resembles the peony flower (botan is the Japanese word for peony). And that is why all the fittings of the sword feature peonies.
The Japanese peony, is considered the “King of Flowers”, symbolizing wealth, good fortune, honor, daring and bravery.
Status: SOLD
Photos (click for larger view!)
*All photos taken professionally by Eric Bossick for Unique Japan
Below: NBTHK Hozon (A sword designated as worthy of conservation by the Society for the Preservation of Japanese Art Swords)
Above: The sword’s torokusho (registration card).
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