Ordering number:24111

Katana in Shirasaya (NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token)

Signature: Mumei (Nakajima Rai)
無銘(中島来)

Sayagaki: By Mr. Tanobe:
"This is an O-suriage mumei blade attributed to Nakajima Rai.
Kuninaga, a student of Rai Kuniyoshi, later moved from Kyoto to Settsu Nakajima, where he continued his swordsmithing, giving rise to the Nakajima Rai lineage.
This piece is characterized by its wide mihaba, large kissaki, and robust, majestic form.
The jihada is refined, with a nioi-based suguha hamon, incorporating elements of ko-choji, ko-gunome, and irregular patterns.
It features prominent activities such as ashi, hada, intense nie, sunagashi, kinsuji, and yubashiri, showcasing its exceptional quality attributed to this school."

Blade Length: 2 shaku 3 sun 8 bu
Date: February, Reiwa 5 (2023)
Appraised by Tanzan Kanben
Kaō (signature stamp)
Evaluation:
We classify swords based on craftsmanship into Saijyo Saku, Jyojyo Saku, Jyo Saku, and Regular Saku.
This work is ranked as Jyojyo Saku for Mumei (Nakajima Rai).

Habaki: Double-layered habaki made of gold and silver.
Blade Length: 72.2 cm (28.43 in)
Curvature: 1.3 cm (0.51 in)
Mekugi Holes: 2 (1 plugged)
Width at Base (Motohaba): 3.28 cm (1.29 in)
Width at Tip (Sakihaba): 2.63 cm (1.04 in)
Thickness (Kasane): 0.65 cm (0.26 in)
Sword Weight: Not specified
Era: Nanbokucho period
Shape: A robust, O-suriage mumei katana with a deep curvature and extended kissaki.
It is notable for its solid form.
Jigane: Dense and refined jigane, showcasing superior craftsmanship.
Hamon: A nioi-based suguha with active ko-ashi.
Features complex activities such as double and triple lines, sunagashi, and kinsuji.
The boshi is midare-komi, ending with a sweep.

Features: This blade exemplifies the characteristics of the Nanbokucho period, with a wide and robust form.

Aoi Art’s Comment:　The most striking feature is the excellent shape.
Additionally, the absence of bo-hi allows for a clear view of the refined jigane.
This is a rare and well-preserved masterpiece.

NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token
Aoi Art Estimation Paper
Whole Oshigata

Price:1,900,000JPY

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