AS25062 Katana: Mumei (Attributed to Osafune Kiyomitsu) (NBTHK Hozon Token)

Ordering Number: AS25062

Katana in Shirasaya with Koshirae (NBTHK Hozon Token)

Signature: Mumei (Attributed to Osafune Kiyomitsu)

We divide 4 sections for each sword as Saijyo Saku, Jyojyo Saku, Jyo Saku and Regular Saku.
This work is ranked as Jyo Saku for (Attributed to Osafune Kiyomitsu).
Habaki: Double-layered silver.
Blade Length: 67.2 cm (26.46 in)
Curvature: 1.9 cm (0.75 in)
Mekugi Hole: 1
Width at Base (Motohaba): 2.8 cm (1.10 in)
Width at Yokote: 1.95 cm (0.77 in)
Thickness of rim (Kasane): 0.67 cm (0.26 in)
Sword Weight: 645 g
Era: Late Muromachi period
Shape: A work with wide mihaba and thick kasane, typical of the Tenbun era in the Muromachi period.
Hamon: Nie-deki suguha, with the nie becoming deeper toward the tip.

Features: This piece is a typical Bizen work from the late Muromachi period. It is a mumei blade from around the Tenbun era, approximately from the year 1532.

Koshirae:
Tsuba: Circular tsuba with wave design carving. The rim is covered with fukurin.
Menuki: Design of old coins.
Fuchikashira: Chestnut-shaped.
Kojiri: Brass base with pattern engraving.

NBTHK Hozon Token Certificate
Aoi Art estimation paper
Whole Oshigata

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