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- Long Sword (Tachi), Signed "Yasukiyo
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Important Cultural Property
Long Sword (Tachi), Signed "Yasukiyo
- Museum No.
- EK206
Photo No：462-11382-1
Color type：Color
| Title | Long Sword (Tachi), Signed "Yasukiyo |
|---|---|
| Designation | Important Cultural Property |
| Artist | |
| Category | Metalwork (E), Sword |
| Country | Japan |
| Period | Kamakura |
| Century | 13th |
| Year | |
| Quantity | |
| Materials | |
| Dimensions | Length 80.6cm Curvature 3cm |
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| Signature/Seals Etc | |
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Early Bizen swordmaking before the middle of the Kamakura period (1185-1333) is known as "Old Bizen." The characters, Yasukiyo, are inscribed on the front surface of the tang of this long tachi blade. The small tip has no turn-back; the blade surface between the temper line and the ridge appears whiteish and misted over with an irregular pattern; and the temper line alternates clove-shaped waves (J., chôji midare) with undulating patterns (J., gunome).
These features, reflecting the typical Old Bizen style, suggest that Yasukiyo was active in Bizen (present-day Okayama Prefecture). However, since his name does not appear in directories or other lists of swordsmiths, one theory holds that he worked in Hôki (Tottori Prefecture).
Japan-Kamakura