AS25379 Katana: Mumei (Unsigned)(attributed to Shimada Yoshisuke)(NBTHK Hozon Token)

Ordering Number: AS25379 (Consignemt Sale)

Katana in Shirasaya (NBTHK Hozon Token)

Signature: Mumei (Unsigned)(attributed to Shimada Yoshisuke 島田義助, 2nd generation)

We divide 4 sections for each sword as Saijyo Saku, Jyojyo Saku, Jyo Saku and Regular Saku.
This piece is ranked as Jyojyo Saku among works attributed to Mumei (Shimada Yoshisuke).

Habaki: Double-layered gold foil
Blade Length: 65.3 cm (25.71 in)
Curvature: 1.8 cm (0.71 in)
Mekugi Hole: 2
Width at Base (Motohaba): 2.95 cm (1.16 in)
Thickness of rim (Kasane): 0.70 cm (0.28 in)
Sword Weight: 540 grams
Era: The mid-Muromachi period around Meio era, circa 15th century
Shape: wide blade with deep curvature.
Jigane: Ko-itame hada with Chikei.
Hamon: Nie deki Hitatsura style, pointed Gunome midare with Sunagashi, Kinsuji and Tobiyaki.

Features: Shimada Yoshisuke was a swordsmith of Suruga province, strongly influenced by the Soshu tradition, and is a highly regarded smith.
The hamon is vivid and clear, and the hira-zukuri form is superbly executed.

NBTHK Hozon Token Certificate
Aoi Art estimation paper: Whole Oshigata