Ordering Number: AS25795

Katana in Shirasaya with Koshirae (NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token)

Signature: Mumei(Unsigned) (Unju 雲重)

(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 (Unju)

Habaki: Gold foiled double Habaki
Blade Length: 63.33 cm (24.94 in)
Curvature: 1.52 cm (0.60 in)
Mekugi Hole: 5
Width at Base (Motohaba): 3.03 cm (1.19 in)
Width at Yokote (Sakihaba): 2.29 cm (0.90 in)
Thickness (Kasane): 0.64 cm (0.25 in)
Sword Weight: 675 g

Era: Nanbokucho period, the late 14th century

Shape: O-suriage Mumei with wide mihaba, thick kasane, and deep curvature.
Jigane: Ko-itame hada well forged, forming a fine and refined jigane.
Hamon: Nie-deki, suguha with very active ko-ashi, and the boshi extends slightly and turns back in a small round shape.

Features: Unjū (雲重) was a swordsmith belonging to the Ukai or Ukan school, a group of swordsmiths active in Ukan, Bizen Province, from the late Kamakura period to the Nanbokuchō period. This piece is a beautiful work with a gentle and bright atmosphere.

Koshirae:
Tsuba: circular Shakudo nanako tsuba
Fuchikashira: Kojiri: Brass ground
Menuki: Mitsudomoe Family crest

NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Certificate
AoiArt estimation paper: Whole Oshigata

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

Auction Starting Price:1,400,000JPY

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