Ordering Number: AS24450

Katana in Shirasaya (NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token)
Signature: Mumei(Unsigned) (Enju, 延寿)

We divide 4 sections for each sword as Saijyo Saku, Jyojyo Saku, Jyo Saku, and Regular Saku. This blade is ranked as Jyojyo Saku, an excellent work within the unsigned (Mumei) category of Enju.

Habaki: Gold-covered double habaki.
Blade Length: 67.7cm (26.7in)
Curvature: 2.3cm (0.9in)
Mekugi Holes: 2
Width at Base (Motohaba): 2.98cm (1.2in)
Width at Tip (Sakihaba): 1.98cm (0.8in)
Thickness (Kasane): 0.75cm (0.30in)
Sword Weight: 725 grams
Era: Nanbokucho period (1337-1392)
Shape: wide blade with deep sori and slight big Kissaki.
Jigane: fine Ko-itame hada with pale utsuri.
Hamon: Nioi-deki suguha with Ko-ashi. Boshi is rounded.

Features: The Enju was a group of Higo swordsmiths active from the end of the Kamakura period to the Nanbokucho period.
Kunimura, the founder, is said to have been a grandson of Rai Kuniyuki, and his style is similar to that of the Rai school.

From Aoi-Art: The workmanship of this work is as good as that of important swords.

NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Paper
Aoi Art estimation paper
Whole Oshigata

Auction Starting Price:950,000JPY

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