Ordering Number: AS25468

Katana in Shirasaya with Koshirae

Inscription: Mumei(Unsigned)

We divide works in to Saijo Saku, Jyojyo Saku, Jyo Saku,and Regular Saku.
This piece is ranked as Jyo Saku for Mumei.

Habaki: copper single habaki
Blade Length: 74.8cm (29.45in)
Curvature: 3.0cm (1.18in)
Mekugi Hole: 1
Width at Base(Motohaba): 3.46cm (1.36in)
Width at tip(Sakihaba): 2.23cm (0.88in)
Thickness: 0.67cm (0.26in)
Blade Weight: 850 g

Era: the late Edo period, around 19th century
Shape: wide and carved blade
Jigane: Koitame hada with chikei
Hamon: Nie base Gunome and Sunagashi and Ashi.

Features:
This piece is believed to be a Shinshinto sword from its shape, and a suitable length for Iaido practice.

Koshriae:
Tsuba: Mokko-shaped iron tsuba carved with a bamboo.
Fuchikashria: Shakudo base carved with a design of waves and shells.
Menuki: made of brass, a design of Tachi, Naginata and Kabuto.

From Aoi-Art:
If you wish to have the blade polished, we offer it for an additional ¥70,000.

Aoi-Art estimation Paper
whole Oshigata

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

Auction Starting Price:300,000JPY

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