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Gassan SadaKatsu Gendaito Forged in Commemoration of the Birth
of The Crown Prince (Current Emperor) of Japan |
Signature: Osaka
Ju Nin Showa 8, 12th Moon. Gassan Sadakatsu Kin Saku. Ko
Taishiden kaGyo Tan Jo Ki Nen. Made in December 1933 by Gassan
Sadakatsu of Osaka, in commemoration of the birth of his Royal Highness the
Crown Prince of Japan. With NBTHK Papers.
Year Made: 1933
Forging Pattern: Ayasugi
Tempering Pattern: Suguha in very fine ko-nie
Dimensions: Blade Length: 27.1 inches
Nakago: 7.25 inches 7 mm thick and
30 mm wide at Hamachi
Mountings:
Shirasaya, solid silver habaki and double presentation boxes.
Overall Condition: Excellent.
An very rare and beautiful Gassan SadaKatsu, perhaps the best work I have
seen from this smith. This sword was forged to commemorate the birth
of the current Emperor of Japan in Showa 8 (1933). The polish is
probably original, it comes with the original double presentation box with
inscription by Gassan Sadakatsu describing the sword. A flawless tour
de force of Gassan School craftmanship. Very elegant shape with a
powerful proportions and the most consistent controlled forging I have seen
in a Gassan sword. Truly one of the top 10 gendaitos I have seen. |
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