Ordering number:23828

Katana in Shirasaya (35th NBTHK Juyo Token)
inscription: Mumei (attributed to Shigezane, 重真)

Sayagaki: "Bizen Kuni Osafune Shigezane O-suriage Mumei. Jidai: Karyaku. Excellent workmanship. Nagasa: 2 shaku 2 sun 6 bu (67.6 cm). Written by Hon'ami Nichishu, a Living National Treasure in Showa 62."

At our company, we rank swordsmiths' works into four categories: Saijo Saku (highest), Jyojyo Saku (superior), Jyo Saku (excellent), and Regular Saku (standard). This sword is ranked as Saijo Saku for a Mumei (attributed to Shigezane) blade.

Habaki: Double-layered gold-covered
Blade Length: 67.6 cm (26.61 in)
Curvature: 1.6 cm (0.63 in)
Mekugi Hole: 2
Width at Base: 3.1 cm (1.22 in)
Width at Tip: 2.04 cm (0.8 in)
Thickness: 0.66 cm (0.26 in)
Sword Weight: 750 g
Era: Around 1334, late Kamakura period, during the Kenmu era
Shape: O-suriage Mumei with a slightly wide body, deep curvature, and slightly extended tip.
Jigane: Well-forged ko-itame hada with utsuri, forming an excellent jigane.
Shinogiji: Fine itame and masame hada are clearly visible.
Hamon: Soft nioiguchi with a pattern of small gunome midare, transitioning into a ko-maru shape at the boshi.

Features: Shigezane was a swordsmith active during the Kenmu period (1334) in the late Kamakura era and became renowned in the late Muromachi period. His works exhibit well-forged ko-itame hada with utsuri.

Aoi Art’s Comment: This is a remarkable piece, featuring beautiful jigane with utsuri and a serene hamon of small gunome midare. The boshi transitions into a ko-maru, creating a visually stunning work. We would love to showcase this beautiful jigane.

35th NBTHK Juyo Token
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Price:3,100,000JPY

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