AS22621 Katana:Mumei(judged as Komihara)(NBTHK the 55th Juyo Token)

Ordering number: AS22621
Katana in Shirasaya(NBTHK the 55th Juyo Token)

Signature: Mumei(judged as Komihara)
銘：無銘（古三原）

(We divide 4 sections for each sword as Saijyo saku, Jyojyo saku Jyo saku and regular saku)
This sword belongs to Saijyo saku ranking.
The blade is polished.
habaki: Shakudo Habaki with patterns and character engravings
Blade length:70．8cm or 27.87inches.
Sori:1．515cm or 0.59inches.
Mekugi:2　
Width at the hamachi:3．1cm or 1.22inches.
Width at the Kissaki:2.3cm or 0.90inches.
Kasane:0.7 cm or 0.27inches.
The weight of the sword 800grams
Era: Late Kamakura period
Shape: O-Suriage Mumei, regular width and thickness Katana
with moderate Sori. The Kissaki is a little long. Nice shape blade.
Jigane: Ko Itame Hada, Hadadachi with Chikei. There are Shirake Utsuri.
Hamon: Nie Deki, bright Suguha Hamon with Ko Ashi. There are double Hamon. Boshi is small round shape and Hakikake style.

Special feature: Ko Mihare refers to the early Azuchi Mooyama period of Bingo Mihara’s sword. The Jigane is wonderful. The sword is a magnificent piece with beautiful Utsuri appearing on it.

From Aoi Art: This blade is healthy, and the Jigane is fine and the texture is clearly visible.　It is a work of dignity. We would highly recommend this sword.

NBTHK the 55th Juyo Token
Aoi Art estimation paper: whole Oshigata　by　Ayaka Tsuruta