Ordering Number: AS26036

Katana in Shirasaya (NBTHK Hozon Token)

Signature: Mumei(Unsigned) (Takada　school)
無銘(高田)

(We divide 4 sections for each sword as Saijyo Saku, Jyojyo Saku, Jyo Saku and Regular Saku).
This work is ranked as Jyojyo Saku for Mumei(Unsigned) (Takada).

Habaki: Solid copper single layer with gold coloring
Blade Length: 72.1 cm (28.39 in)
Curvature: 1.4 cm (0.55 in)
Mekugi Hole: 2
Width at Base (Motohaba): 3.11 cm (1.22 in)
Width at Tip: 2.06 cm (0.81 in)
Thickness of rim (Kasane): 0.64 cm (0.25 in)
Sword Weight: 680 g
Era: Mid Muromachi period (1336–1573)
Shape: Slightly wide blade with solid thickness, good length, and well-proportioned shape. Bo-hi grooves (futasuji-hi) are carved on both sides.
Jigane: Fine itame well forged with visible utsuri.
Hamon: Nie-based, with gunome-midare mixed with choji-midare. The temper line becomes irregular toward the kissaki, showing variation in height and forming a well-executed work.

Features: Takada is a school of swordsmiths that flourished in Takada, Bungo Province, founded by Taira Nagamori.
Works attributed to Takada are divided among various smiths, and their styles range from Ichimonji-like works to highly refined pieces, requiring careful evaluation.
This blade is considered to be from around the mid Muromachi period. The jigane is particularly beautiful. The boshi shows irregular midare, indicating a well-crafted piece. It is a sword with an elegant shape.

NBTHK Hozon Token
Aoi Art estimation paper : whole Oshigata.
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Auction Starting Price:480,000JPY

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