AS25512 Katana: Mumei(Unsigned) (Sue-Bizen) (NBTHK Hozon Token)

Ordering Number: AS25512

Katana in Shirasaya (NBTHK Hozon Token)

Signature: Mumei(Unsigned) (Sue-Bizen)
無銘(末備前)

(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 Mumei(Unsigned) (Sue-Bizen).
Habaki: Solid copper single layer with gold coloring
Blade Length: 72.8 cm (28.66 in)
Curvature: 1.8 cm (0.71 in)
Mekugi Hole: 2
Width at Base (Motohaba): 3.07 cm(1.21 in)
Width at Tip: 2.36 cm (0.93 in)
Thickness of rim (Kasane): 0.66 cm (0.26 in)
Sword Weight: 715 g
Era: Late Muromachi period (1336–1573)
Shape: Suriage with the machi moved up, slightly deep curvature, and an extended kissaki.
Jigane: Itame mixed with mokume, with ji-nie.
Hamon: Straight temper (suguha) with active ashi. One side of the boshi turns back in a round shape, while the opposite side shows slight irregularity.

Features: Appraised as Sue-Bizen by the Japanese Sword Museum.
“Sue-Bizen” refers to works produced in Bizen Osafune during the late Muromachi period.

Aoi Art’s Comment: The blade has ji-nie, good length, and a well-proportioned shape.

NBTHK Hozon Token
AoiArt estimation paper: Whole Oshigata

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