Ordering Number: AS15767

Katana: in Shirasaya with Koshirae(48th NBTHK Juyo Token)

Mumei (Unsigned)(Enju)
無銘(延寿)

We classify swords into Saijyo Saku, Jyojyo Saku, Jyo Saku, and Regular Saku based on the swordsmith's skill.
As a Mumei Enju (NBTHK Juyo Token) work, this piece is ranked as Saijyo Saku (the finest work).

Habaki: Gold-plated double habaki.
Blade Length: 69.7 cm (27.44 in)
Curvature (Sori): 2.27 cm (0.89 in)
Mekugi-ana (peg hole): 2
Width at Base (Motohaba): 3.0 cm (1.18 in)
Width at Tip (Sakihaba): 2.27 cm (0.89 in)
Thickness (Kasane): 0.52 cm (0.20 in)
Blade Weight: 735 g
Era: Nanbokucho period, Joji era (1362–1368)

Shape: A work of normal length, with deep curvature and a slightly extended kissaki, displaying a well-proportioned and excellent form.

Jigane: The ko-itame hada is well-forged, and the grain of the jigane can be clearly distinguished by the eye.
A faint utsuri can also be observed.

Hamon: A suguha with a somewhat deep nioiguchi, an elegant and dignified work.
Boshi: round, with a somewhat long kaeri (turnback).

Features: The Enju school was a group of swordsmiths from Higo Province, founded by Enju Taro Kunimura, who flourished from the late Kamakura period through the Nanbokucho period.
Notable swordsmiths of this school include Kunimura and Kunitoki.
This blade is an outstanding example with exceptionally beautiful jigane, displaying characteristics more closely associated with the Yamashiro tradition than the Bizen tradition.

Koshirae:
Tsuba: Vertical oval-shaped iron tsuba with an openwork chrysanthemum design highlighted with gold iroe.
Menuki: Shakudo menuki carved with chrysanthemum motifs and decorated with gold iroe.
Fuchikashira: Shakudo fuchikashira carved with chrysanthemum and grape motifs and decorated with gold iroe.
Saya (Scabbard): Black polished lacquer saya decorated with birds and autumn grasses in gold maki-e and mother-of-pearl inlay (raden).
Kozuka: Shakudo kozuka carved with a bird design and decorated with gold iroe.
Kogatana: Included.

48th NBTHK Juyo Token Certificate
Aoi-art description paper
whole oshigata
Please note: the price does not include the shipping fees.

Auction Starting Price:4,000,000JPY

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