Ordering Number: AS25024

Katana in Koshirae (NBTHK Hozon Token)

Inscription: Mumei(Unsigned)(Takada school　高田)

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

Habaki: silver-plated single habaki
Blade Length: 75.9cm (29.88in)
Curvature: 2.3cm (0.91in)
Mekugi-ana: 2
Motohaba: 3.47cm (1.37in)
Sakihaba: 2.41cm (0.95in)
Kasane: 0.84cm (0.33in)
Weight: 415g

Era: late Muromachi period, circa 16th century
Shape: wide, slightly thick blade with big Kissaki.
Jigane: Itame and Mokume with intense Chikei.
Hamon: Gunome-midare with tight nioikuch with ko-ashi and yo.

Features:
Takada refers to a school of swordsmiths that flourished in Takada, Bungo Province, from the Muromachi period through the Edo period. This work is a robust, long-bladed katana, distinguished by its striking jigane with prominent grain patterns and active chikei appearing throughout the steel.

Koshirae:
Tsuba: iron base tsuba with openwork carving.
Fuchikasrhia: Shakudo base, design of Ocean Waves
Menuki: design of plants, chrysanthemum or peony.

NBTHK Hozon Certificate
Aoi-Art estimation Paper
whole Oshigata

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

Auction Starting Price:550,000JPY

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