Ordering number:AS24553

Tachi in Shirasaya (NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token)

Signature: Mumei (attributed to Tegai Kanetoshi)
無銘（手掻包俊）

We divide 4 sections for each sword as Saijyo Saku, Jyojyo Saku, Jyo Saku, and Regular Saku. This piece is ranked as Jyojyo Saku (superior grade) for Mumei (attributed to Tegai Kanetoshi). Polished
Habaki: Gold-covered single-layered habaki
Blade length: 65.7 cm (25.87 in)
Curvature: 2.4 cm (0.94 in)
Mekugi holes: 2
Width at base (Motohaba): 2.63 cm (1.04 in)
Width at tip (Sakihaba): 1.55 cm (0.61 in)
Thickness (Kasane): 0.57 cm (0.22 in)
Sword weight: 525 grams (1.16 lbs)
Era: Nanbokucho Period, Eitoku era, 1381 (634 years ago)
Shape: The sword is nearly in its original state, with double hi (grooves) carved on both sides. It has a deep curvature and an elegantly extended tip, giving it a refined and graceful appearance.
Jigane: The forging pattern is fine ko-itame-hada with elements of masame-hada, and a subtle utsuri can be seen on the surface.
Hamon: The hamon is a suguha base with fine ashi and delicate kinsuji activity. The boshi returns in a rounded shape.

Features: Tegai Kanetoshi was a disciple of Tegai Kaneyuki and an active swordsmith during the Nanbokucho period around the Eitoku era, approximately 634 years ago.

Aoi Art’s Comment: The Tegai school has long been known for its mastery of the suguha style, incorporating fine ashi, kinsuji, futatsuha (double hamon), and other dynamic features. This is a flawless work from the Yamato tradition, free from defects, and with a beautiful curvature. Kanetoshi, a prominent member of the Tegai school, specialized in the suguha hamon, producing elegant and varied works of high refinement. This piece is highly recommended.

NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token
Aoi Art estimation paper
Whole Oshigata

Auction Starting Price:680,000JPY

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