Ordering Number: AS24798

Katana: in Shirasaya
Signature: Mumei (Ukai school)

We divide swords into four ranks: Saijyo Saku, Jyojyo Saku, Jyo Saku, and Regular Saku based on the quality of workmanship.
This piece is ranked as Jyo Jyo Saku.

Habaki:
Blade Length: approx. 71.05 cm (27.97 in)
Curveture: approx. 2.42 cm (0.95 in)
Mekugi Hole: 3
Width at Base (Motohaba): 3.10cm (1.2in)
Width at Tip (Sakihaba): 1.84 cm (0.72 in)
Thickness (Kasane): 0.62 cm (0.24 in)
Sword Weight: 695 g

Era: the late Kamakura period to the Nanbokucho period

Shape: wide and thick Osuriage mumei blade with deep curveture and small Kissaki. Boshi is carved on the both sides.
Jigane: beautiful Jigane with Koitame pattern with random Utsuri.
Hamon: fine Nie base bright Suguha with Ko-ashi. Boshi is Hakikake.

Features: In Ukami, Bizen Province, swordsmiths such as Unsho, Unji, and Unshige were active from the late Kamakura period to the Nanbokucho period.
Their workmanship differs from that of Osafune in Bizen, and is closer in style to Rai or Aoe.
While some flaws like cracks can be seen, but I think they are inevitable for a sword of this age. The workmanship of this piece resembles that of old Aoe pieces and is considered quite attractive.

Auction Starting Price:950,000JPY

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