AS24581 Tanto in Shirasaya with Koshirae (NBTHK Hozon Token) Signature: Mumei (Sue-Seki)

Description

Tanto in Shirasaya with Koshirae (NBTHK Hozon Token)

Signature: Mumei (Sue-Seki)
無銘(末関)

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 Mumei (Sue-Seki) works.
Habaki: Single-layered silver.
Blade Length: 23.9 cm (9.41 in)
Curvature: 0.0 cm (0.00 in)
Mekugi Hole: 2
Width at Base (Motohaba): 2.46 cm (0.97 in)
Thickness of rim (Kasane): 0.57 cm (0.22 in)
Sword Weight: 145 grams
Era: Late Muromachi period (late 16th century)
Shape: A splendid Kenkaku-ryu (sword entwined with grass) is carved on the front, and a straight sword and Sanskrit characters are carved on the back.
Jigane: Finely forged Ko-itame-hada with visible shirake utsuri.
Hamon: Nie-based round Gunome-midare with Komaru-boshi, deeply turning back.

Features: Although unsigned, this piece is believed to have been created for religious purposes.
The intricate carving on the blade is truly outstanding.

Koshirae:
Black lacquered aikuchi style mounting with family crest.

Aoi Art’s Comment: The Koshirae is well crafted, and the carving on the blade is truly excellent.
Highly recommended piece.

NBTHK Hozon Token(To be issued soon)
Aoi Art estimation paper: Whole Oshigata





Winning Bid: ¥416,000

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