AS24691 Wakizashi: Mumei (Attributed to Akasaka Senjuin)

Wakizashi: Shirasaya with Koshirae

Signature: Mumei (Attributed to Akasaka Senjuin)

We divide 4 sections for each sword as Saijyo Saku, Jyojyo Saku, Jyo Saku, and Regular Saku.
This piece is ranked as Jyo Saku among unsigned works.
Habaki: Plain copper single-layered
Blade Length: 47.5 cm (18.70 in)
Curvature: 1.2 cm (0.47 in)
Mekugi Hole: 3
Width at Base (Motohaba): 2.74 cm (1.08 in)
Width at Tip (Sakihaba): 2.05 cm (0.81 in)
Thickness (Kasane): 0.51 cm (0.20 in)
Sword Weight: 345 g (0.76 lbs)
Era: Late Muromachi period
Shape:The curvature is slightly deep, and the boshi forms an irregular pattern.
Jigane:Well-forged itame-hada.
Hamon:Nie-based gunome-midare, with pointed areas that become rounded.

Features: The hamon, with its nearly pointed sections forming a compacted small maru shape resembling “Sanbon-sugi,” suggests that this blade is from the Seki tradition.
Additionally, the densely forged jigane leads to an attribution to the Akasaka Senjuin school.

Koshirae (Mountings)
Style: Toppyo-style Koshirae
Tsuba: Mokko-shaped iron tsuba with Amida-yasuri engraving
Menuki: Iron base with a folding fan design
Fuchi-Kashira: Iron base with carved plum tree, decorated with gold and silver inlays
Kojiri & Other Metal Fittings: Iron base
Saya: Black ishime-style saya (scabbard)
Additional Feature: Equipped with umazashi (horse needle)

Aoi Art’s Comment:This piece dates back to approximately 530 years ago during the Meiou era of the Muromachi period.
It is a well-crafted sword, with a boshi that forms an irregular pattern.

Historical Context: 1492, during the Meiou era.

Aoi Art Estimation Paper
Whole Oshigata
*Please note: The price does not include shipping fees.