AS24777 Katana:Mumei (Unsigned) – Attributed to Sue-Seki(Fujishiro Appraisal Paper)(Tsuba: NBTHK Tokubetsu Kicho Tosogu)

Ordering number:AS24777

Katana in Shirasaya with Koshirae (Fujishiro Appraisal Paper)(Tsuba: NBTHK Tokubetsu Kicho Tosogu)

Signature: Mumei (Unsigned) – Attributed to Sue-Seki
無銘(末関)

We divide 4 sections for each sword as Saijyo Saku, Jyojyo Saku, Jyo Saku, and Regular Saku.
This sword is ranked as Jyojyo Saku among works attributed to Sue-Seki.
Habaki: Gold-plated single-layer
Blade Length: 2 shaku 2 sun 6 bu 5 rin (68.6 cm / 27.01 in)
Curvature: 8 bu 7 rin (2.64 cm / 1.04 in)
Mekugi Hole: 3
Width at Base (Motohaba): 2.89 cm / 1.14 in
Width at Tip (Sakihaba): 2.01 cm / 0.79 in
Thickness (Kasane): 0.57 cm / 0.22 in
Sword Weight: 650 g / 1.43 lbs
Era: Mid to Late Muromachi Period
Shape:Proper width and thickness, with a deep curvature. A bo-hi (groove) is present, and the kissaki (tip) is slightly extended.
Jigane (Steel Surface):Itame-hada mixed with masame-hada, showing shirake-utsuri (whitish reflection).
Hamon (Temper Pattern):Nie-based gunome-midare with double-edged sections, accompanied by sunagashi and kinsuji activity. The boshi forms a midare pattern.

Features:This katana has a well-visible hada (grain pattern) resembling Uda School swords. While it has been appraised as Sue-Seki by Fujishiro, it may belong to an earlier period, and the curvature is well-formed. Based on personal opinion, it could be the work of a Uda smith. The hamon is well-activated, and the itame-hada and masame-hada are clearly visible.

Koshirae (Mountings):Tsuba: NBTHK Tokubetsu Kicho Tosogu Certified)
Tsuba: Shakudo base with peony arabesque pattern. Unsigned (Attributed to Tachi-shi)
Fuchikashira: Silver base with fine dot carvings
Saya (Scabbard): Dark brown lacquered with small butt end
Menuki: Unknown

Aoi Art’s Comment: This sword has a deep curvature with a well-visible hada. The hamon consists of gunome-midare with double-edged sections, and the boshi forms a midare pattern. It closely resembles works from the Uda School.

Fujishiro Appraisal Paper
Tsuba: NBTHK Tokubetsu Kicho Tosogu Paper
Aoi Art Estimation Paper
Whole Oshigata