Ordering Number: AS25826

Katana in Koshirae (guaranteed: NBTHK Hozon)

Inscription: Mumei(Unsigned)

We divide works in to Saijo Saku, Jyojyo Saku, Jyo Saku,and Regular Saku.
This piece is ranked as Jyojyo Saku for Mumei().

Habaki: silver single habaki
Blade Length: 49.9cm (19.65in)
Curvature: 1.4cm (0.55in)
Mekugi-ana: 1
Motohaba: 3.13cm (1.23in)
Sakihaba: 2.77cm (1.09in)
Kasane: 0.57cm (0.22in)
Weight: 455g

Era: late Muromachi period to Edo period, circa1600
Shape: slightly wide and thin blade with big kissaki.
Jigane: ko-itame hada
Hamon: Gunome midare with Sunagashi.

Features:
Although unsigned and showing considerable wear, this sword itself is quite old and is believed to be a work from the late Muromachi period. Based on the characteristics of the hamon and jigane, it appears the Echizen Seki tradition to me. The koshirae is unified with a theme of autumnal nature, featuring chrysanthemums and other seasonal motifs throughout the mounting.

Koshirae:
Tsuba: iron base carveid with Inome openwork.
Fuchikashira: shakudo base, carved with autumn insects and flowers.
Menuki: a design of chrysanthemums.
Kozuka: iron base carved with chrysanthemums and a dragonfly.

NBTHK Hozon Certificate
Aoi-Art estimation Paper
whole Oshigata

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

Auction Starting Price:200,000JPY

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