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Mumei (Aoe)
無銘(青江)
Features: The swordsmith of this piece is from the Aoe school, which was active during the Nanbokucho period. This sword showcases magnificent reversed choji, a characteristic of early Nanbokucho period works. The blade features fine sunagashi and kinsugi, with a prominent straight hamon typical of Aoe works, including a double-edged blade. The bo-hi (groove) is boldly carved.
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Appraisal Quiz #814 (September 28th, 2024)
Who made this sword do you think ?
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Blade Length: 76.2 cm (30.00 in)
Curvature: 2.4 cm (0.94 in)
Mekugi Holes: 3
Width at Base: 2.96 cm (1.17 in)
Width at Yokote: 1.78 cm (0.70 in)
Kasane (Thickness): 0.67 cm (0.26 in)
Sword Weight: 720 grams (1.59 lbs)
Era: Nanbokucho period, Jōji era
Shape: The sword has bo-hi (groove) carved on both sides, showing deep curvature and an elegant shape.
Jigane: The ko-itame grain is well-forged, with ji-nie forming, and a faint utsuri appears.
Hamon: A suguha (straight) hamon made with nie, with some ashi in places. The boshi (tip) curves down gently and returns in a rounded manner.
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