Ordering number:AS24478

Katana in Shirasaya (NBTHK Hozon Token, NBTHK Tokubetsu Kicho Token)

Signature: Mumei (attributed to Daido)
無銘(大道)

We divide 4 sections for each sword as Saijyo Saku, Jyojyo Saku, Jyo Saku, and Regular Saku. This sword is ranked as Jyo Saku among works attributed to Mumei (Daido).
Polished.
Habaki: Plain copper with gold inlay.
Blade length: 2 shaku 1 sun 3 bu 0 rin (64.54 cm / 25.41 in)
Curvature: 6 bu 5 rin (1.97 cm / 0.78 in)
Mekugi hole: 1
Width at base: 2.96 cm (1.17 in)
Width at tip: 2.03 cm (0.8 in)
Kasane (thickness): 0.64 cm (0.25 in)
Sword weight: 660 g (1.46 lbs)
Era: Late Muromachi period to early Azuchi-Momoyama period (around Tensho era).
Shape: The blade is of standard width and thickness, with a deep curvature. There is a bohi (groove) on both sides, and the kissaki (tip) is slightly elongated.
Jigane: Small itame-hada, well-forged, creating a fine-quality steel.
Hamon: A large wavy notare pattern, with active ashi (legs).

Features: Daido, also known as Mutsu no Kami Daido, was a smith active around the Tensho era. He is known for his works during this period.

Aoi Art's Comment: This sword features a dynamic pattern resembling large waves combined with smaller ripples. The boshi (tip) is slightly large and rounded in its return.

NBTHK Hozon Token
NBTHK Tokubetsu Kicho Token
Aoi Art estimation paper
Whole Oshigata
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Auction Starting Price:280,000JPY

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