人間国宝高橋龍泉貞次 美智子上皇后陛下御守刀影打 松竹梅彫同作 粟田口写し傑作 御刀共箱付
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Sadatsugu Tanto

No.910956

Ningen-Kokuho(Living National Treasure) Takahashi Ryusen Sadatsugu Empress Empress Michiko's amulet sword Kageuchi Syouchikubai Bori Dousaku Awataguchi-Utsushi A masterpiece with box included

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Mei-Omote
皇太子妃御守刀以余鉄 龍泉貞次謹鍛彫之
Ura-mei
御成婚記念 昭和三十五年三月吉日
Registration
Ehime 4/3/37(Showa)
Period
March 35th Syouwa
Size

Hachou 25.9cm　(八寸五分)　Sori 内反り　Moto-Haba 2.5cm　Saki-Haba 0.52cm　Nakago-Chou 10.9cm　Weight 139

Country
Hiradukuri, Mitsumune, Standard Mihaba, Uchizori
Shape
Hiradukuri, Mitsumune, Standard, Uchizori
Kitae
Itamehada-tsumi, Mokume and mixed Nagarehada, Jinie entered finely, Iron is clear.
Hamon
Hoso-Suguha, Small-Nie-tsuki, Kinsuji-kakari, Nioikuchi is bright. Boushi, Suguni-Komaru.
Nakago
Ubu, Sakikurijiri, Yasurime-sujikai-kesyou, Mekugiana is one(1)
Habaki
Double Gold-Iroe (Double gold painting.)
Drscription
Sadatsugu, whose name is Kinichi Takahashi, was born in 1901.He studied under Gassan Sadakazu and Sadakatsu, studied the style of old swords from the Taisho period, and became familiar with Goka-den. In 1930, he opened a training hall in his hometown of Matsuyama, and in 1930 he won the Prime Minister's Award at the first sword exhibition, and in 1945 he began training the sacred swords of Kamakura Hachimangu Shrine.
After the war, he devoted himself to the sword preservation movement, and in 1950 he produced the treasure sacred sword for the Shikinen Sengu of Ise Jingu Shrine.In 1955, he became the first swordsmith to be recognized as an Important Intangible Cultural Property Ningen Kokuho(Living National Treasure). I gave my name. He has forged many protective swords for the imperial family. He passed away in 1968 at the age of 66.
This work is the Kageuchi that was used to create the amulet sword for the Empress Empress Michiko in commemoration of the marriage of the Empress Empress in 1966, and the Nakago is also engraved with the fact that it was forged with the same iron as the Crown Princess's amulet sword. With its dignified Uchizori appearance, it successfully captures Awataguchi-Utsushi, The carvings of this work are exquisite and exquisite, with bamboo and plum blossoms on the front and pine on the back. Clear Chikei entered finely with beautiful clear Jigane, It is a masterpiece of fine, Hososuguha with a high quality Kinsuji.
貞次 短刀 保存刀剣