Ordering number:AS24734

Tanto in Shirasaya with Koshirae

Signature: Muneshige
宗重

Classification: As per our grading system, this work is ranked as Jyo Saku (Above Average Work) for Muneshige.
Habaki: Single-layered plain copper.
Blade Length: 22.0 cm (8.66 in).
Curvature: 0.0 cm (0.00 in).
Mekugi Hole: 1.
Width at Base (Motohaba): 2.52 cm (0.99 in).
Thickness (Kasane): 0.74 cm (0.29 in).
Sword Weight: 165 g (5.82 oz).
Era: Late Edo Period.
Shape: This is a Shobu-zukuri style work with a thick blade and an aesthetically pleasing form.
Jigane: The fine Ko-itame hada is well-forged, resulting in a beautiful surface texture.
Hamon:The blade features a Gunome-midare pattern, with a sharp pointed return in the boshi.

Features: This tanto is crafted in an elegant Shobu-zukuri style, with excellent form and proportions.
The blade is in good condition and has been meticulously polished.

Koshirae (Mounting):　Black colored Saya and Tsuka.
Kozuka: Made of shakudo nanakoji, depicting a flock of birds in flight with gold inlays.

Aoi Art’s Comment:　I have examined the signature, but it remains unidentified. This tanto is likely a work from the late Shinshinto period. It is possible that it was crafted during the ban on sword-making imposed by the Haitorei Edict. The nakago suggests characteristics of a Shinshinto blade.

Aoi Art estimation paper
Whole Oshigata
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Auction Starting Price:230,000JPY

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