AS25689 Katana: Mumei (attributed to Tametsugu)(NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token)

Ordering number:AS25689

Katana: In Shirasaya (NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token)

Signature: Mumei (attributed to Tametsugu)
無銘(為継)

We divide 4 sections for each sword as Saijyo Saku, Jyojyo Saku, Jyo Saku and Regular Saku.
This blade is ranked as Jyojyo Saku for a Mumei (Tametsugu) work.
Habaki:　Silver single
Blade Length: 75.5 cm (29.72 in)
Curvature: 2.4 cm (0.94 in)
Mekugi Hole: 2
Width at Base (Motohaba): 3.20 cm (1.26 in)
Width at Tip (Sakihaba): 2.19 cm (0.86 in)
Thickness of rim (Kasane): 0.62 cm (0.24 in)
Sword Weight: 820 grams
Era: Nanbokucho period, around Oan era (before 1357)
Shape:
This is a suriage blade with machi-okuri. It has a wide body, thick kasane, and a long kissaki.
Jigane: The ko-itame hada is well-forged with ji-nie, resulting in a refined surface.
Hamon:The blade features a nie-based gunome midare hamon with active movements and rich variations. A magnificent work.

Features: Tametsugu is considered to be the son or a student of Go Yoshihiro, and is also said to have studied under Norishige. He was active during the mid-Nanbokucho period.
This blade is in healthy condition, features a shinogi-ji, and weighs 820 grams — a remarkable piece.

Aoi Art’s Comment: The curvature is strong, and the hamon shows dynamic activity. Sunagashi and kinsuji are visible within the blade. If polished again, this blade will likely become an even more vigorous and spirited piece.

NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token
Aoi Art estimation paper
Whole Oshigata

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