Juyou Hizen Sumi Harima Kami Fujiwara Tadakuni (肥前住播磨守藤原忠国)

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Here, my friends, is a deal which was long in the making.

 

As you know, much respected Yahoo seller kanagawa_kottou Irokawa-San sells the finest quality. 

 

This is the treasured possession of his grandfather's good friend who is aging, and, after much consideration, has decided with great reluctance to part with it.  The owner wants to find the just the right home for it, so he will not offer it on auction or elsewhere.  I offer it on his behalf, to someone who with treat it with utmost care and respect.

 

時代・・・江戸時代中期(約330年前)  Mid Edo, about 330 years old.   Very good condition.  Juyou certificate Heisei 4 (1992) October 30.

刃長さ・・・69.75ｃｍ                       Nagasa

反り・・・1.4ｃｍ                               Sori

元幅・・・3.25ｃｍ                             Motohaba

先幅・・・2.25ｃｍ                             Sakihaba

金額・・・350万円                              Seller's Price:  3,500,000 yen  (to which my fee, export fees, and bank transfer fees will be added.  No Paypal.)

 

Koshirae also Edo, and of considerable value by itself.

 

Owner bought it for 6,500,000 yen many years ago, and was offered 5,000,000 yen recently, but turned it down. 

It would seem that price is not the only consideration here. 

It is more important to find the right person to take this blade into the future, so, to that person, we offer at 3,500,000 yen.

(This is a substantial discount, so no further negotiation, please).

 

Please see the attached photos and consider at your leisure. 

 

 

Kelly Schmidt

 

(my usual disclaimer applies.  Please see my mail outs or inquire)

[Guido]

Owner bought it for 6,500,000 yen many years ago, and was offered 5,000,000 yen recently, but turned it down. 

It would seem that price is not the only consideration here. 

It is more important to find the right person to take this blade into the future, so, to that person, we offer at 3,500,000 yen.

 

May I ask what the criteria are to qualify as a buyer?

[AndyMcK]

Maybe a bit more photos etc?

 

Many 1st generation blades sold for quite a lot cheaper so would appreciate detailed photos. Thank you!

 

-Antti

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Hi Guido,  Have PMed you!

 

Antti, more pics attached!

[Stephen]

Kelly i dont know about others but the photos are very long strings, really cant see detail.

[Japan auctions]

Thanks for the heads up, Stephen.

 

Can you click on the pics and then expand?  If not, anyone considering can PM me with their email address and I will attach to a mail.

Sorry, I'm somewhat technically-challenged...  Haha~

 

Kelly

[Brian]

Kelly, the forum has a size limit, and the long photos won't expand fully.
Suggest setting up an Imgur account and uploading there, and posting the links here too. Or any other free image host.

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Thanks, Brian.  First try at uploading pics~

[Surfson]

Kelly, another option is to make screen shots of the key photos and post them individually.  

[Japan auctions]

Rather a lot to show, haha.

Perhaps better if I attach all to a regular mail.

Thanks!

 

Kelly

[Japan auctions]

Sold!  Thanks to all who inquired.

 

Kelly Schmidt

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