Fujishiro:
SHIGENORI TAIRA [EIROKU 1558 BUNGO]
SUEKOTÔ CHÛSAKU
He is probably one extended family of Takada, and which is called the Taira Uji. Hamon is gonome choji nioi shimari, and there are also suguba.
This extraordinary looking katana is in an excellent sashikomi polish and the pictures show off the sword beautifully. The hada is very well forged and has many chike swirling throughout the entire blade. The activity in the hamon is also abundant and very attractive in its quality and style. Also the mune is maru (rounded) and not found on many swords. The sword has no flaws and is in excellent polish.
DETAIL
Note the maru-mune.
