Ordering Number: AS23404.

Katana in Koshirae (Hozon Society Authentication Paper).

Signature: Mumei(Unsigned) (Den Chikuzen Fukuoka Moritsugu).
無銘(伝　筑前福岡守次)

(We divide 4 sections for each sword as Saijyo Saku, Jyojyo Saku, Jyo Saku and Regular Saku).
The workmanship of this piece is ranked as Jyo Saku for Mumei(Unsigned) (Den Chikuzen Fukuoka Moritsugu).
Habaki: Single copper.
Blade Length: 72.6 cm (28.58 in).
Curvature: 2.4 cm (0.94 in).
Mekugi Hole: 1.
Width at Base (Motohaba): 3.30 cm (1.30 in).
Width at Yokote (Sakihaba): 2.13 cm (0.84 in).
Thickness of rim (Kasane): 0.71 cm (0.28 in).
Sword Weight: 740 g.
Era: Considered to be a modern sword.
Shape: Wide mihaba with thick kasane, deep curvature, and a slightly extended kissaki.
Jigane: Fine ko-itame well packed, forming a beautiful jigane.
Hamon: Nie-deki gunome-midare with aligned peaks extending to the tip. The boshi returns in a round form.

Features: This work comes with a Hozon Society authentication paper; however, in my opinion, it appears to be a modern piece. It would be suitable for use in iai or tameshigiri. As it has been polished, it can also be appreciated for viewing.

Koshirae:
Tsuba: Mokko-shaped iron tsuba with gold dot inlay.
Fuchi: Shakudo ground with high-relief carving of autumn grasses and insects, with gold inlay.
Kashira: Horn.
Saya (Scabbard): Black roiro lacquered saya.
Menuki: Shakudo ground with high-relief floral design, with gold inlay.

NTHK estimation Paper.
AoiArt estimation paper: Whole Oshigata

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

Auction Starting Price:270,000JPY

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