Ordering Number: 24626

Katana in Shirasaya with Koshirae (NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token)
Signature: Mumei (和気, Waki or Wake)

We classify swords based on the craftsmanship into Saijyo Saku, Jyojyo Saku, Jyo Saku, and Regular Saku.
This work is ranked as Jyojyo Saku for Mumei (Waki)

Habaki: Gold color single Habaki.
Blade Length: 68.0 cm (26.8in)
Curvature: 1.9 cm (0.75 in)
Mekugi Holes: 2
Width at Base (Motohaba): 2.87 cm (1.13 in)
Width at Tip (Sakihaba): 1.72 cm (0.68 in)
Thickness (Kasane): 0.68 cm (0.27 in)
Sword Weight: 645 g (1.42 lbs)
Era: Late Kamakura period

Shape: This is an O-suriage Mumei blade with a deep curvature and a slightly longer kissaki.
Jigane: Itame hada and Mokume hada with Chikei and Utsuri.
Hamon: Nioi base Suguha with Ashi. Boshi is notare.

Features: Wake is was a swordsmith school in Bizen active in the end of Kamakura period. Their style is similar to Kobizen, and this piece has reminiscent of Kagemitsu and Sanenaga. Despite being an old sword, the absence of Bohi allows for the enjoyment of the jigane, which is highly desirable.

Koshirae:
Tsuba: a picture of a rabbit crossing the Sea. There is a Japanese myth called Hare of Inaba.
Fuchikashira: Shakud, carving of waves
Menuki: Depicts a rabbit motif

NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Paper
Aoi Art Estimation Paper
Whole Oshigata

Auction Starting Price:1,300,000JPY