N30410(S8219)

Tachi unsigned attributed to a work of Echizen Rai (Rai KUNIYASU) with) Brown Nashi-ji pearl of inlay scabbard Itomaki style Tachi Koshirae

Koto Nanbokucho period (Teiji era/1362-) Yamashiro/Echizen
Length of cutting edge 72.0cm Curvature 1.8cm Width of base 31.5mm Width of Yokote 20.0mm Thickness of base 6.8mm

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with) Brown Nashi-ji pearl of inlay scabbard Itomaki style Tachi Koshirae

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Sugata(configuration) : Shinogi-zukuri, Iori-mune. Osuriage substantially shortened. Mihaba on base is wide standing firmly on base and less degree of tapering from base to point leading to a medium Kissaki.(click HERE for the high resolution image)
Kitae(forging pattern) : Kitae is Ko-Itame (fine wooden grain), mixing with Mokumehada wares. Sparkling hard metal granules of Ji-nie appears and it gives off diffused reflection with a slight mottled effect so called "Rai-Utsuri".
Hamon(tempering pattern) : Hamon is Ko-nie a bit on stronger side Nie based, wide Suguha straight line with slight Notare that consists of delicate Gunome indication. The interior of hamon is filled with limpid Nioi where delicate Ashi frequently appears.
Boshi (tip): Boshi forms gentle medium circle with Niju-ha activity, medium circle turns back shortly.
Nakago(tang) : The tang is substantially shortened O-suriage. Two Mekugi-ana retaining holes. Slightly leftward file marks Katte-sagari.

The subject tachi created in an archaic style is recently attributed as a work of Echizen Rai 越前来 from Nanbukucho period 14th C. Although Nakago was substantially shortened to be an O-suriage unsigned, it stands firmly on base, still holds a highly defined curve near the base, generous curved - unrestricted shape with an extended Kissaki is a clear statement of it's age from Nanbokucho period. Forging with carefully selected fine steel under traditional Yamashiro tradition from Rai school generates Rai-Utsuri mottled reflection like a mist hung over the forest.

Rai KUNIYASU 来国安 - childhood name of Chiyotsuru 千代鶴 who goes by the name of Echizen Rai 越前来 is said a grandson of Rai KUNITOSHI 来国俊 and a son of Rai MUNISUE 来国末. He moved to Echizen province in his golden age during Teiji era(1632-) to meet with increasing demand.

Incidental Brown Nashi-ji pearl of inlay scabbard Itomaki style Tachi Koshirae consists of :
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HERE for entire koshirae / HERE for metal fittings) / Tokubetsu Hozon Tosogu
  • Shakudo copper alloy ground of Kawari-Fusenryo KARAHANA emblem design
  • Menuki of Shakudo copper alloy ground of triple Kawari-Fusenryo KARAHANA emblem design
  • Aoi style Tsuba of O-seppa Shakudo copper alloy ground of Kawari-Fusenryo KARAHANA emblem design, Shiho Inome-openwork
  • Tsuka hilt While layskin Black leather lozenge wrapped
Gold foiled single layer habaki for Shirasaya mounting and Gold foiled Tachi style habaki collar for Tachi koshirae mounting, preserved in a Shirasaya plain wood mounting.
Good polish/Condition scale: excellent - very good (using a scale of mint-excellent-very good-good-fair-poor)