実阿 Unmarked Tachi sword with equipment
Basic Information
Front side: Unmarked
Back: Unmarked
Period: Kamakura period
Type: Tachi Sword
Mount: With sword-fighting equipment
Dimensions and Features
Blade length: 70.5 cm
Width at Hamachi / Moto-Haba: 30.3 mm
Thickness at Moto-Kasane: 6.9 mm
Curve / SORI: 2.0 cm
Width at Kissaki / Saki-Haba: 19.7 mm
Thickness at Saki-Kasane: 4.7 mm
Mekugi-ana: 1
Sword weight
With Saya: 914 g
Blade only: 634 g
Basic Information
Front side: Unmarked
Back: Unmarked
Period: Kamakura period
Type: Tachi Sword
Mount: With sword-fighting equipment
Dimensions and Features
Blade length: 70.5 cm
Width at Hamachi / Moto-Haba: 30.3 mm
Thickness at Moto-Kasane: 6.9 mm
Curve / SORI: 2.0 cm
Width at Kissaki / Saki-Haba: 19.7 mm
Thickness at Saki-Kasane: 4.7 mm
Mekugi-ana: 1
Sword weight
With Saya: 914 g
Blade only: 634 g
Basic Information
Front side: Unmarked
Back: Unmarked
Period: Kamakura period
Type: Tachi Sword
Mount: With sword-fighting equipment
Dimensions and Features
Blade length: 70.5 cm
Width at Hamachi / Moto-Haba: 30.3 mm
Thickness at Moto-Kasane: 6.9 mm
Curve / SORI: 2.0 cm
Width at Kissaki / Saki-Haba: 19.7 mm
Thickness at Saki-Kasane: 4.7 mm
Mekugi-ana: 1
Sword weight
With Saya: 914 g
Blade only: 634 g
Description
This unmarked tachi sword is said to have been made by the swordsmith Sanea, known as the father of the left hand character. It is estimated to have been made in the Kamakura period (1185-1333) and combines excellent swordsmanship with aesthetic elements. The sword comes with a tachi (sword) arrangement, which is reminiscent of its use in battle and ceremonial rituals of the time. It has been designated as a 'Specially Preserved Sword' and is highly valued for its historical value and artistic significance.
Design features
Graceful Warp: The 2.0 cm warp is characteristic of this sword, which has the beautiful curves typical of Kamakura swords.
Robust construction: The strong construction with an original width of 30.3 mm and an original weight of 6.9 mm shows the robustness of the sword in actual combat.
Tip delicacy: The tip width of 19.7 mm and tip weight of 4.7 mm combine sharpness and aesthetics.
Condition and Accessories
Condition: both the sword and its decoration are in good condition and of high visual value.
Accessories: The sword is accompanied by a tachi kake, which enhances the aesthetic value and cultural background of the sword.
Feature points.
Elegant Kamakura period sword shape with a blade length of 70.5 cm and a warp of 2.0 cm.
A gem that shows the skill and aesthetic sense of Sanae, father of the left character.
High value, recognised as a ‘Specially Preserved Sword’ by the Society for Preservation of Japanese Art Swords.
Comes with a tachi sword set, ideal for appreciation and collection.
Recommendations.
This tachi sword is a valuable piece with artistic and historical elements from the Kamakura period. It is particularly important in that it was made by Sanea, the father of Left Character, and is of great value to sword enthusiasts and historical researchers. This work, which combines an elegant shape and reliable technique, will be a treasure for a lifetime, whether for appreciation, research or even as a collection.