Ordering number:24260

Tanto: In Koshirae(NBTHK Hozon Token)

Signature: Mumei (attributed to Shimada Sukemune)
無銘(島田助宗)

We divide 4 sections for each sword as Saijyo Saku, Jyojyo Saku, Jyo Saku and Regular Saku.
This sword is ranked as Jyojyo Saku for works attributed to Shimada Sukemune.
Polished.
Habaki: Silver single.
Blade Length: 19.6 cm (7.72 in).
Curvature: Uchi-sori.
Mekugi Hole: 1.
Width at Base: 1.97 cm (0.78 in).
Thickness: 0.72 cm (0.28 in).
Sword Weight: 135 g (4.76 oz).
Era: Mid to late Muromachi period.
Shape: Small but thick tanto.
Jigane: Ko-nie-deki jigane with utsuri.
Hamon: Bright midare hamon, well-formed with visible nie.

Features: Shimada Sukemune was an active swordsmith around the Bun'an period of the Muromachi era, with the third generation active in the Tenbun era. This piece is considered to be from around the Eisho period (1504).

Koshirae:
Tsuba: Shakudo with wave pattern design.
Fuchikashira: Shakudo with wave pattern design.
Kozuka: Shakudo with a lion design, high-relief carving with gold detailing.
Kogatana: Hoki no Kami Nobutaka.
Warikogai: High-relief carving with wave pattern.
Saya: Combined red and black color.
Sekigane: 2 copper with gold-wrapped pieces.
Menuki: High-relief carving of Ebisu and Daikoku with gold detailing on both sides.

Aoi Art’s Comment: The bright midare hamon of hitatsura is notable for its brilliant and elegant appearance, though it is challenging to forge. This tanto features a bright and active hamon with sunagashi and kinsugi from the tip to the middle, transitioning to a gentler pattern towards the end. The thick blade is excellently crafted. Active around the Bun'an period in the Muromachi era (1444).

NBTHK Hozon Token
Aoi Art estimation paper
Whole Oshigata

Price:395,000 JPY

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