AS26045. Wakizashi (Kodachi):Mumei (Rai Kuniyuki).(NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token) (Consignment Sale)

Ordering Number: AS26045.

Wakizashi (Kodachi) in Shirasaya (NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token) (Consignment Sale).

Signature: Mumei (Rai Kuniyuki).
無銘(来国行)

Koto: Saijyo Saku.
(We divide 4 sections for each sword as Saijyo Saku, Jyojyo Saku, Jyo Saku and Regular Saku).
This work is ranked as Jyojyo Saku for Mumei (Rai Kuniyuki).
Habaki: Gold-plated single habaki.
Blade Length: 59.3 cm (23.35 in).
Curvature: 2.7 cm (1.06 in).
Mekugi Hole: 2.
Width at Base (Motohaba): 3.27 cm (1.29 in).
Width at Yokote: 2.11 cm (0.83 in).
Thickness of rim (Kasane): 0.69 cm (0.27 in).
Sword Weight: 580 g.
Era: Kamakura period, around Shogen (1259).
Shape: Wide mihaba with solid kasane, bohi carved on both sides, and deep curvature. The boshi is of standard length. It is considered that the blade may have been slightly suriage (shortened).
Jigane: Fine ko-itame well forged with visible utsuri.
Hamon: Nie-deki suguha. From the monouchi to the kissaki, the nioiguchi becomes slightly softer, and the boshi hamon appears somewhat subdued.

Features: There is a flaw on the right side of the hamon, but it is compensated by the powerful width of the blade. Within the hamon, small ashi work in the suguha, giving a gentle appearance. Rai Kuniyuki is among the oldest of the Rai school, dating back to Shogen (1259), approximately 767 years ago. As a kodachi, it features a wide mihaba and deep curvature.

Historical Background: In 1259 (Shoka 3), the era name was changed on March 26 to avert famine and calamities (saigai kaigen). The name derives from the “Shi-i.” During the Shogen era of the Kamakura shogunate, the shogun was Imperial Prince Munetaka (6th), and the shikken was Hojo Nagatoki (6th).

NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token.
AoiArt estimation paper: Whole Oshigata.

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