A BEAUTIFUL KATANA BY NAOIYE
This is an unusually long and extremely beautiful katana by the Settsu (Osaka) smith, Naoiye. The full signature reads Oite Nanki Naoiye Tsukuru Kore. Naoiye lived around 1715 and was the son of Naohide. This is an extremely long sword with a cutting edge of just a shade over 31inches or 78.9 cm. The hada is a ko-itame with areas of mokume. There are also some areas of ji-nie. The hamon is a slightly irregular suguba with ashi and nioguchi extending downward in spots. The activities within the hamon are bright and clear. This sword is in excellent condition with no flaws. It is in excellent polish and in a well made shirasaya with a gold wrapped habaki. It comes with papers by Fujishiro authenticating the validity of the signature and the quality of the blade.
If you are looking for a well made katana of unusual length, don't miss out on this opportunity.
PRICE: $11,500.00
SALE PRICE: $9,500.00
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