Brano Posted January 7 Report Posted January 7 I offer Kanzan Oshigata scrolls for sale This is a complete set of the rare and highly sought-after "Kanzan Oshigata" (寒山押形) by Sato Kanichi, a pioneering figure in Japanese sword studies. Numbered out of an exclusive run of only 500 sets published by Ōtsuka Kōgeisha in 1969, this edition is exceptionally hard to find and holds great value for collectors and scholars. Sato Kanichi (1907–1978), a revered expert in Japanese swords, is known for his significant contributions to the preservation and research of Japanese swords. Under the pseudonym Kanzan 寒山, he authored this detailed set of oshigata (rubbings or tracings of sword features), meticulously documenting 317 swords divided across four scrolls, titled "Spring," "Summer," "Autumn," and "Winter." The first three scrolls, covering 233 swords, focus on ancient blades (kotō), while the "Winter" scroll features 84 modern swords (shintō and shinshintō). Each scroll is reproduced in life-size format, offering precise details of the blade shapes, nakago (tang) markings, and other distinguishing features, making this set an invaluable tool for in-depth study of Japanese sword craftsmanship. The scrolls are adorned with gold flecks at the beginning, adding an element of refinement to the presentation. The set includes its original paulownia box. There are light age-related spots and creases on the scrolls, some fading where the ties wrap around them, and minor stains on the instruction sheet and lid of the wooden box. This set is an extraordinary piece of sword literature and a collector's item of immense cultural and academic value. Dimensions of the Box: approx. H 11 cm W 41 cm D 44 cm, approx. 7kg Dimensions of Scroll: approx. H 38 cm W 22 m Diameter 8 cm Price: 1.400 EUR + shipping Shipped from Slovakia Quote
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