Ordering Number: AS24089

Katana: In Shirasaya
Signature: Mumei (Unsigned) - Kogarasumaru style

We divide four sections for each sword as Saijyo Saku, Jyojyo Saku, Jyo Saku, and Regular Saku.
This sword is ranked as Jyo Saku as Mumei.

Habaki: copper habaki colored in gold
Blade Length: 71.3 cm (28.07 in)
Curvature: 1.6 cm (0.63 in)
Mekugi Hole: 1
Width at Base: 3.26 cm (1.28 in)
Thickness: 0.8 cm (0.31 in)
Sword Weight: 850 g
Era: Shinshinto period
Shape: wide and thick blade with　double-edged kissaki.
Jigane: Fine ko-itame haada with clear hada.
Hamon: Nie-deki, well-finished straight hamon, with a round boshi.

Features:
This piece is a copy of the tachi sword Kogarasumaru, which was produced at the dawn of Japanese swords from the end of the Nara period to the Heian period and has been handed down as a Heike family heirloom. Based on the soundness of the jigane, I think this piece was made around the Meiji period. The length is longer than the actual Kogarasumaru. The length is longer than the actual Kogarasumaru (71.3cm). The jigane is exquisite, with Chikei, and the hamon is bright and brilliant. The polishing is also good.

Aoi Art Estimation Paper
Whole Oshigata
*Please note: The price does not include shipping fees.

Auction Starting Price:450,000JPY

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