Ordering Number: AS25249

Yari in Shirasaya (NBTHK Hozon Token)

Signature: Mumei (Unsigned) (Shinshinto Sanjo Munechika 新々刀三条宗近)

(We divide 4 sections for each sword as Saijyo Saku, Jyojyo Saku, Jyo Saku and Regular Saku).
This yari is ranked as Jo-saku among works attributed to Mumei (Shinshinto Sanjo Munechika).

Habak: single copper habaki
Blade Length: 20.4cm (8.03in)
Curvature: 0cm (0.00in)
Mekugi-ana: 1
Motohaba: 1.53cm (0.60in)
Kasane: 0.66cm (0.26in)
Weight: 120g
Shirasaya Length: Approx. 36cm (14.17in)
Period: Late Edo Period

Shape: A yari of unusual form.
Jigane: Fine ko-itame hada
Hamon: Gunome-midare and Suguha

Features: This is a rare small yari featuring an unusual shape: the shinogi is removed on the lower half, while the mune becomes wider toward the upper half, where a tempered edge is applied. Shinshinto Sanjo Munekane was a group of swordsmiths active in the late Edo period, known for producing many works with distinctive and unconventional forms.

NBTHK Hozon Certificate
AoiArt estimation paper: Whole Oshigata.

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

Auction Starting Price:300,000JPY