Ordering Number: AS26141

Katana in Shirasaya with Koshirae (NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token)

Signature: Mumei (Ryūmon)
無銘(龍門)

(We divide 4 sections for each sword as Saijyo Saku, Jyojyo Saku, Jyo Saku and Regular Saku).
This blade is ranked as Jyojyo Saku among works attributed to Mumei (Ryūmon).
Habaki: Single gold-foiled habaki.
Blade Length: 68.7 cm (27.05 in).
Curvature: 1.2 cm (0.47 in).
Mekugi Hole: 2.
Width at Base (Motohaba): 2.94 cm (1.16 in).
Width at Yokote: 1.84 cm (0.72 in).
Thickness of rim (Kasane): 0.67 cm (0.26 in).
Sword Weight: 650 g.
Era: Mid Kamakura period.
Shape: Suriage mumei katana.
Jigane: Well-forged ko-itame hada with abundant ji-nie.
Hamon: Suguha with active ko-ashi, fully displaying the characteristic workmanship of the Kamakura period. The hamon also exhibits double and triple yakiba.

Features: The Ryūmon school flourished from the mid to late Kamakura period. The Ryūmon smiths of Nara are said to have supported the Imperial Court and to have served as the resident swordsmiths of Ryūmon-ji Temple. Their works are generally characterized by suguha hamon in the Yamato tradition. The tightly forged and beautifully refined ko-itame hada of this blade is particularly attractive. It is a highly recommended example, with distinctive double and triple yakiba that closely resemble the characteristic features of the Yamato tradition.

Koshirae:
Tsuba: Round iron tsuba with openwork carving, displaying prominent tekkotsu along the rim.
Fuchikashira: Shakudo nanako fittings carved with cranes and clouds, decorated with gold iroe.
Saya (Scabbard): Black roiro lacquered saya.
Menuki: Crane motif decorated with gold iroe.

NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token.
AoiArt estimation paper: Whole Oshigata.

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Auction Starting Price:1,250,000JPY

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