Ordering number:AS25628

Wakizashi: in Shirasaya (NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token) (Consignment Sale)
Signature: Mumei (attributed to Hasebe Kunishige)

Chuko-to: Jyo Saku: Yamashiro
We divide 4 sections for each sword as Saijyo Saku, Jyojyo Saku, Jyo Saku and Regular Saku.
This piece is ranked as Jyojyo Saku among works attributed to Mumei (Hasebe Kunishige).

Habaki: Double-layered gold-covered habaki
Blade Length: 38.8 cm (15.27 in)
Curvature: 0.9 cm (0.35 in)
Mekugi Hole: 2
Width at Base (Motohaba): 3.33 cm (1.31 in)
Thickness of rim (Kasane): 0.52 cm (0.20 in)
Sword Weight: 325 g

Shape: This piece has a wide body with deep curvature and features three lines in the blade, creating a sturdy and slightly extended form.
Jigane: Finely forged ko-itame hada, producing a refined texture.
Hamon: Ko-nie deki with gunome-midare pattern, the boshi is round and turns back long.

Features: This slightly extended tanto is longer than usual examples, with curvature and a healthy condition.

Aoi Art’s Comment:
While traditional tanto with no curvature were made for thrusting, forward-curved tanto were believed to be effective for decapitation.
Works in hitatsura style are rare and relatively popular among swords from the Nanbokucho and Muromachi periods.

Era Background: Nanbokucho Period, Eiwa era, 1375

AoiArt estimation paper: Whole Oshigata
NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon certificate

Please note: the price does not include the shipping fees.

Auction Starting Price:1,600,000JPY

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