| Designation | Prefecturally-Designated |
|---|---|
| Classification | Arts and Crafts |
| Designated Date | April 26, 1977 |
| Amount | 1 |
| Address | Aza-Koromonoseki,Hiraizumi |
| Holder | Jizo-in |
| Retainer | |
| Administrator | |
| HomePage | Hiraizumi's Cultural Heritage |
Summary
Length 52.0cm
Curve (at present condition) 0.6cm
The sword is simple, wide and almost straight, slightly curved.
The tang of sword is curved at the border.
It has a curled fernfrond ornament on the hilt. At the central ridge of the tang is covered with an openwork design, with a hole for hanging at the tip. This tang meant a handle itself, and is different from other swords which inserted into wooden handle grip.
The whole body rusted, and has kuikomi
A part of the sword body was sharpened, and shows particular phase. The pattern of the sword body is unclear.
It is the work of early Heian period, and a very unique and precious example, during the transition period of swords from the straight one to the curved one. It is said to be the possession of Akuro-O, one of a headman in Ezo.