Ordering number:AS24041
Wakizashi in Shirasaya (NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token)
Signature: Mumei (Hokke Kaneyasu)
無銘(法華兼安)
Sayagaki: “Bingo Province Hokke Kaneyasu, O-Suriage Mumei. This piece demonstrates the shape and style of the Nanbokucho period, specifically from the Enbun-Joji era. The Jigane shows a Yamato temperament with rounded Gunome Midare patterns in the Hamon, typical of the same school, indicating its high quality from around the Oei period (circa 1368). The blade length is 49.4 cm (19.45 in). Signed by Tan’yama Nebes Michi with his Kao (signature).
We divide 4 sections for each sword as Saijyo Saku, Jyojyo Saku, Jyo Saku, and Regular Saku. This piece is ranked as Jyojyo Saku, especially for a Mumei (Hokke Kaneyasu).
Polished.
Habaki: Gold foiled double Habaki.
Blade length: 49.4 cm (19.45 in).
Curvature: 1.2 cm (0.47 in).
Mekugi Hole: 1.
Width at base (Motohaba): 2.18 cm (0.86 in).
Width at the tip (Sakihaba): 2.47 cm (0.97 in).
Thickness of rim (Kasane): 0.56 cm (0.22 in).
Sword weight: 530 grams.
Era: Circa Oei period, 1368.
Shape: The blade has a wide body and thick spine, carved with double grooves and Bo-Hi on both sides, featuring a deep curve and long Kissaki, making it a solid and robust piece.
Jigane: Features a pale reflection of white steel.
Hamon: The pattern is a rounded Gunome Midare, intertwined with a chaotic pattern in the Kissaki, featuring double and triple edges, a sand-like flow, and fine gold lines.
Features: This piece has been appraised as Hokke Kaneyasu, a robust and genuinely representative work from the Nanbokucho period, offering the distinctive appeal of old swords.
Mr. Tanabe has inscribed the Shirasaya, praising its outstanding quality and highly recommending this piece.
Aoi Art’s Comment: A robust piece with a long edge and flawless activity, truly a remarkable work.
It is O-Suriage Mumei, but a magnificent piece that is highly recommended.
NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token.
AoiArt estimation paper.
Whole Oshigata.
Auction Starting Price：550,000JPY
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