Ordering number：AS24429

Katana in Shirasaya (NBTHK Hozon Token)

Signature: Mumei (Unsigned, Shinshinto Jumyo)
無銘(新々刀寿命)

We divide each sword by quality into four levels: Saijyo Saku, Jyojyo Saku, Jyo Saku, and Regular Saku.
This piece is ranked as Jyo Saku among Mumei (Unsigned, Shinshinto Jumyo) works.

Habaki: Gold foil, single layer.
Blade Length: 72.11 cm (28.39 in)
Curvature: 1.2 cm (0.47 in)
Mekugi Hole: 1
Width at Base (Motohaba): 3.33 cm (1.31 in)
Width at Tip (Sakihaba): 2.59 cm (1.02 in)
Thickness of Rim (Kasane): 0.82 cm (0.32 in)
Sword Weight: 75 grams
Era: Late Edo Period
Shape: This sword has a broad blade with substantial thickness, shallow curvature, and an extended tip.
Jigane: The ko-itame (small wood grain) texture is well-forged, resulting in an attractive surface appearance. The omote side features a double groove (futasuji-hi) and claw engraving towards the rear, with similar carvings on the ura side and Sanskrit characters (bonji) engraved near the upper portion.
Hamon: The hamon is a suguha (straight) pattern interspersed with small gunome (zigzag) elements. The boshi is suguha with a small, rounded return at the tip.

Features: This robust example of Shinshinto Jumyo is rarely seen, with a long, grand tip and remarkable appearance. As Jumyo is associated with longevity, it was a popular gift symbolizing good fortune and was well-regarded by many. This magnificent sword is free from flaws or defects, boasting a weight of 975 grams.

NBTHK Hozon Token
Aoi Art’s Estimation Paper
Whole Oshigata

Auction Starting Price:400,000JPY

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