Ordering Number:24377
Wakizashi in Shirasaya (NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token)
Signature: Mumei (attributed to Osafune Iesuke 長船家助).
We divide 4 sections for each sword as Saijyo Saku, Jyojyo Saku, Jyo Saku, and Regular Saku.
This sword is ranked as Jyojyo Saku for Mumei (attributed to Osafune Iesuke).
Habaki: Gold-foil double habaki
Blade Length: 47.6 cm (18.7in)
Curvature: 1.2 cm (0.5in)
Mekugi Holes: 2
Width at Base: 2.8cm (1.1in)
Width at Tip: 2.1cm (0.9in)
Thickness: 0.7cm (0.3in)
Sword Weight: 465 grams
Era: the early Muromachi period around Ouei era(1394-1428)
Shape: Suriage Mumei blade with deep curvature. Bo-hi and Soe-hi ais carved.
Jigane: Fine jigane with Midare-utsuri.
Hamon: Nioi deki Gunome midare with Midarekomi Boshi.
Features: Iesukea Bizen Osafune swordsmith active around the Ouei period, and the Hamon of this piece shows the characteristics of Ouei Bizen.
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