AS25261 Katana: Mumei(Unsigned)(Osafune Norimitsu)(NBTHK Hozon Token)

Katana in Shirasaya with Koshirae(NBTHK Hozon Token)

Signature: Mumei (attributed to Osafune Norimitsu　長船則光)

We divide 4 sections for each sword as Saijyo Saku, Jyojyo Saku, Jyo Saku and Regular Saku.
This work is ranked as Jyojyo Saku among the mumei works attributed to Osafune Norimitsu.

Habaki: gold-plated double habaki
Blade Length: 63.6 cm (25.04 in)
Curvature: 1.5 cm (0.59 in)
Width at Base (Motohaba): 2.655 cm (1.05 in)
Width at Tip (Sakihaba): 1.91 cm (0.75 in)
Thickness of rim (Kasane): 0.62 cm (0.24 in)
Era: Around the early Muromachi period

Shape: Osuriage Mumei blade
Jigane: Itame and Mokume with Chikei.
Hamon: Nie-base pointed Gunome midare with Ashi, Yo, Sunagashi and Kinsuji.

Features:　
Based on its workmanship, this sword is judged to be a Bizen work from the early Muromachi period. In the appraisal conducted by the Japanese Sword Museum, it was attributed to Osafune Norimitsu. Although some forging cracks are present, the activities in both the jihada and the hamon are rich and dynamic, making this a highly impressive and rewarding piece to appreciate.

Koshirae:
Tsuba: Iron plate tsuba with sukashi design of paulownia and windows.
Menuki: Grape motifs in high relief
Fuchi: Shakudo base with grape motif
Kashira: made of horn

NBTHK Hozon Certificate (scheduled to be issued in March)
Aoi Art Estimation Paper: Whole Oshigata include

Please note: The price does not include the international shipping fees.