AS26573 (Consignment Sale) Wakizashi:Muramasa (Not Guaranteed Authentic)

Ordering Number: AS26573 (Consignment Sale)

Wakizashi in Shirasaya with Box

Signature: Muramasa (Not Guaranteed Authentic)
村正（無保証）

(We divide 4 sections for each sword as Saijyo Saku, Jyojyo Saku, Jyo Saku and Regular Saku).
This blade is ranked as Jyo Saku among the works signed Muramasa (authenticity not guaranteed).
Habaki: Single Copper
Blade Length: 1 shaku 1 sun 8 bu 5 rin, approximately 35.91 cm (14.14 in).
Curvature: 3 bu, approximately 0.91 cm (0.36 in).
Mekugi Hole: 1.
Width at Base (Motohaba): 2.97 cm (1.17 in).
Thickness of rim (Kasane): 0.56 cm (0.22 in).
Sword Weight: 300g
Era: Late Muromachi period.
Shape: A hira-zukuri tanto with standard mihaba and kasane.
The blade features carvings of a ken (sword) and a dragon.
The nakago has the distinctive tanagobara (fish-belly) shape associated with Muramasa.
Jigane: Itame hada with a pronounced grain pattern and abundant ji-nie.
Hamon: Nie-deki notare mixed with gunome-midare.
The boshi displays a midare-komi pattern.

Features: Many counterfeit swords bearing the Muramasa signature exist.
Unfortunately, we must also offer this particular blade without any guarantee of authenticity.
Its workmanship differs from that of genuine Muramasa blades, particularly because the hamon patterns on the front and reverse sides do not correspond.
Nevertheless, the blade features decorative carvings and is an interesting piece.

With Box.
AoiArt estimation paper.
Whole Oshigata.
*Please note: The price does not include shipping fees.

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