Ray Singer Posted October 11, 2019 Report Posted October 11, 2019 This is an exceptional 67cm Bizen tachi by Bizen Morishige. It is ubu, though a bit machi-okuri, signed Bishu Osafune Morishige. The NBTHK Kicho token kanteisho (very early papers dated Showa 32) does not specify a generation, however I would lean towards this being late Nambokucho into early Muromachi. The generation which worked during Oei continued to sign tachi-mei during that time period. The mei is very clear, the nakago well preserved and the sword itself is very healthy. The hamon is a very beautiful and active choji-ba with kinsuji and sunagashi running though. It is full of naturalistic variation which one can enjoy for hours without tiring, and continue to provide new features to enjoy. The jihada is itame with utsuri. There is a lovely two piece habaki of light gold color, which has been made to fit the bohi. The shirasaya is likewise fitted to the bo-hi in the tsuka. This sword shows why koto Bizen blades are such a popular target for collectors and will be a joy to own for the person who adds this to their collection. $6,500 (plus shipping and PayPal). Any questions, please just let me know. Kind regards, Ray 9 Quote
Ken-Hawaii Posted October 12, 2019 Report Posted October 12, 2019 Very nice, Ray, & I can't remember seeing a habaki that was made to fit the bo-hi. Must have been a really long blade when ubu - what is the overall length? I assume the 67 cm is hacho. 2 Quote
Ray Singer Posted October 12, 2019 Author Report Posted October 12, 2019 Thank you Ken. Away from the house at the moment, but I believe it is machiokuri about 3cm. Yes, 67cm is the nagasa. Quote
Vermithrax16 Posted October 12, 2019 Report Posted October 12, 2019 Very nice, Ray, & I can't remember seeing a habaki that was made to fit the bo-hi. Must have been a really long blade when ubu - what is the overall length? I assume the 67 cm is hacho. Like the sword Ray! Ken, Ray had another sword a while back that had a habaki that fit the bo-hi, was spectacular. 1 Quote
Ray Singer Posted October 12, 2019 Author Report Posted October 12, 2019 I have had several swords with habaki carefully made to fit into bo-hi and futatsuji-hi. Here is an example from a Kamakura blade in my collection. 6 Quote
Ken-Hawaii Posted October 12, 2019 Report Posted October 12, 2019 I've probably seen a number of those highly-customized habaki, but they've never percolated into my conscious brain. Thanks! 1 Quote
O-Midare Posted October 12, 2019 Report Posted October 12, 2019 The shirasaya is nice, never seen it fit to a blade like that into the bo-hi. 2 Quote
Ray Singer Posted October 12, 2019 Author Report Posted October 12, 2019 Thanks you for the kind words on the Omiya . And as far as fitting to horimono, I have a koshirae I will share in a separate thread where even the saya has been contoured inside to fit the blade's bo-hi. 5 Quote
Ray Singer Posted October 22, 2019 Author Report Posted October 22, 2019 Still available, for any questions or inquiries please reach out via email at raymondsinger@gmail.com. Best regards, Ray Quote
Ray Singer Posted October 25, 2019 Author Report Posted October 25, 2019 Price reduced to $5,950 (plus shipping and PayPal). Best regards, Ray Quote
Ray Singer Posted October 28, 2019 Author Report Posted October 28, 2019 The owner has asked me to offer a steep reduction on a couple of swords in order to raise funds quickly. Beautiful tachi, beautiful workmanship, clear mei, nice shirasaya and habaki. Nothing not to like here. $4,750 (plus shipping and PayPal). 1 Quote
16k Posted October 28, 2019 Report Posted October 28, 2019 I predict a buyer will be excessively lucky! 2 Quote
Stephen Posted October 28, 2019 Report Posted October 28, 2019 Deal of the month! Big price drop= great bargain!!! 2 Quote
Ray Singer Posted November 9, 2019 Author Report Posted November 9, 2019 Another, and final, reduction to $4,600 (plus shipping and PayPal). This is as far as the owner will go and the Morishige will return to the owner soon if it has not sold. If someone has been saving for that special sword, and has an interest in an ubu signed and dated koto Bizen tachi, the opportunity is passing. Any questions, please let me know... Best regards, Ray 1 Quote
Hoggcal Posted January 29, 2020 Report Posted January 29, 2020 Good morning, Is the morishige still available? Caleb H Quote
Ray Singer Posted January 29, 2020 Author Report Posted January 29, 2020 Hi Caleb, the Morishige is no longer available. Thank you anyway for your interest. Best regards, Ray Quote
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