Ordering number:AS25189

Wakizashi in Shirasaya with Koshirae (NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token)

Signature: Mumei (Aoe)
無銘(青江)

We divide 4 sections for each sword as Saijyo Saku, Jyojyo Saku, Jyo Saku and Regular Saku.
This piece is ranked as Jyojyo Saku among the works attributed to Mumei (Aoe).
Habaki: Single-layered copper with gold inlay.
Blade Length: 43.4 cm (17.09 in).
Curvature: 0 cm (0.00 in).
Mekugi Hole: 2.
Width at Base (Motohaba): 2.68 cm (1.06 in).
Width at Tip (Sakihaba): 2.44 cm (0.96 in).
Thickness of rim (Kasane): 0.53 cm (0.21 in).
Sword Weight: 345 grams.
Era: Early Nanbokucho period (14th century).
Shape: An o-suriage mumei wakizashi with substantial width and thickness.
The boshi is large and prominent.
Jigane: Beautifully forged jigane of fine ko-itame mixed with small mokume, with areas showing masame.
Hamon: Nie-deki with a mix of straight and wavy hamon.

Features:　This Aoe blade dates to the Nanbokucho period.
It features a notably large boshi and a shinogiji that reflects stylistic elements from both the Nanbokucho and Kamakura periods.

Koshirae:
Tsuba: Shakudo nanako tachi-style tsuba with engraved flower motifs and gold inlay.
Fuchikashira: Shakudo nanako ground with engraved flower motifs and gold inlay.
Saya (Scabbard): Black lacquered saya with carved pattern.
Menuki: Engraved radish motif with gold inlay.
Kozuka: Shakudo nanako ground with high-relief carving of a dragon.

Aoi Art’s Comment:　The koshirae is also very well made.

NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token
Aoi Art estimation paper: Whole Oshigata

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Auction Starting Price:950,000JPY

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