Japanese Katana Saber, attributed to Osafune tsuneie The Blade Mounted In Shirasaya - 15th Century.

Japanese katana sword, the blade mounted in shirasaya, attributed to Osafune Tsuneie.
This blade is attributed to Osafune Tsuneie (長船経家) during the early Muromachi period. Osafune is the name of the prestigious school in Bizen Province (present-day Okayama Prefecture). The maker's name, Tsuneie, is said to have lasted for five generations during the late Kamakura-late Muromachi period (1288-1521). The first generation, Tsuneie, was a member of the Hatakeda school in Bizen Province. Tsuneie's swordsmith name is the best known from the early Muromachi period.
Based on the blade's characteristics, NBTHK judged it to be a Tachi. The tachi was primarily used by armored samurai while riding horses from the Heian period (794-1185 AD) to the early Muromachi period. The tachi was hung at the left waist, its edge facing the ground so that it could be drawn more quickly to kill soldiers on the ground.
Tsuka braided in brown silk over white shagreen.
Menukis depicting a chillong.
Wrought iron and openwork marugata tsuba depicting a flying phoenix and plants (wear).
The main theme of this tsuba is the Houou (鳳凰). Houou, also known as the phoenix, is a member of the four fantastic beasts, which is called "Shirei (四霊)" along with Kirin (麒麟, Qilin), Kame (亀, Turtle), and Ryu (龍, Dragon), and is a divine beast that resembles a combination of a chicken and a peacock. Houou was considered an auspicious sign in ancient Japan, and it was believed that Houou would appear when the brilliant emperor appeared. People in Japan appreciate its graceful form.
Fushi and kashira with a motif of a bird in flight over foaming waves against a background of nanako and foliage scrolls (wear).
Brown lacquered saya.
You can see cherry blossoms (桜) and the Karakusa motif (唐草模様) on the Kojiri (the Saya's head).
Straight blade, regular, straight, and marked hamon.
Dimensions: 115 x 8 x 8 cm.
Blade edge length: 77 cm.
Curvature: 1.9 cm.

Sold with the stand and its silk sheath for transport.
A certificate guaranteeing the authenticity of the blade is included with the saber.

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