Ordering number:AS24227

Tanto in Shirasaya with Koshirae (NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token)

Signature: Mumei (attributed to Den Sekishu Sadatsuna)
無銘(伝 石州貞綱)

Chukoto: Jyo Saku: Iwami
We divide 4 sections for each sword as Saijyo Saku, Jyojyo Saku, Jyo Saku, and Regular Saku.
This sword is ranked as Jyo Saku for Mumei (attributed to Den Sekishu Sadatsuna).

Polished
Habaki: Silver single
Blade Length: 27.0 cm (10.63 in)
Curvature: 0.1 cm (0.04 in)
Mekugi Hole: 3
Width at Base: 2.63 cm (1.04 in)
Thickness of rim: 0.7 cm (0.28 in)
Sword Weight: 150 g
Era: Late Nanbokucho Period, around 1390
Shape: Slightly wide blade with a thin kasane, somewhat long for a tanto.
Jigane: Itame mixed with masame, with a dark appearance characteristic of the Hokurikudo region.
Hamon: Nie-deki gunome-midare, transitioning to notare near the tip, with kinsuji and sunagashi, and a deep kaeri in the ko-maru boshi. The strong texture of the jigane gives a profoundly enjoyable appearance.

Features: Mumei (Sekishu Sadatsuna) exhibits highly varied and attractive hamon and jigane. This is a highly recommended piece for everyone.

Koshirae: Tanto koshirae with carved vermillion lacquer saya.

NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token
AoiArt estimation paper
Whole Oshigata

Auction Starting Price:650,000JPY