AS26217 Katana :Mumei (transmitted as Masamune 伝 正宗)(NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token) （Tsuba:NBTHK Hozon tosogu）(Consignment Sale)

Ordering Number: AS26217(Consignment Sale)

Katana in Shirasaya with Koshirae(NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token) （Tsuba:NBTHK Hozon tosogu）

Signature: Mumei (transmitted as Masamune 伝 正宗)

Sayagaki: By Hon’ami Choshiki 本阿弥長識
Kamakura Gorō Nyūdō Masamune, Suriage Mumei…

We divide 4 sections for each sword as Saijyo Saku, Jyojyo Saku, Jyo Saku and Regular Saku.
This piece is ranked as Jyojyo Saku (upper-upper grade) for a Mumei sword attributed to Masamune.
Habaki: Single-layered, gold-plated
BBlade Length: 65.2cm (25.67in)
Curvature: 1.5cm (0.59in)
Mekugi-ana: 2
Motohaba: 3.25cm (1.28in)
Sakihaba: 2.54cm (1.00in)
Kasane: 0.47cm (0.19in)
Era: Nancokucho period, early14th century
Shape: wide and thin blade with big kissaki, typical shape of swords from Nanbokucho period
Jigane: Itame mixed with Mokume with Jinie and intense Chikei.
Hamon: Nie-deki Suguha and Ko-gunone with abundant Nie. Kinsuji, sunagashi, and inazuma are actively present and blend together with the chikei. The boshi is similarly midare, with kinsuji and inazuma vividly appearing throughout.

Features: Masamune was a swordsmith active in Kamakura, Sagami Province, from the late Kamakura period to the Nanbokucho period. He studied under Shintogo Kunimitsu, perfected the Soshu tradition, and went on to influence many later swordsmiths. Because only a limited number of signed works survive, he became an almost legendary figure, and numerous stories and anecdotes were created about him in later generations. His works have long been treasured, with nine swords designated as National Treasures and ten as Important Cultural Properties.
This blade bears a sayagaki written by the Meiji-period appraiser Honami Choshiki　本阿弥長識, and the attribution was later endorsed by NBTHK.
The activities within both the jigane and hamon are remarkably intense, creating a powerful and exceptional appearance that deeply impresses the viewer. It is a magnificent work that fully justifies the attribution to Masamune.
Unfortunately, there is a flaw on the ura side of the blade. However, because the blade is thin, extreme caution should be exercised regarding any additional polishing.

Koshirae: A reproduction of the National Treasure Vermilion Lacquered Kinhirumaki Koshirae (Toyotomi Hideyoshi).
Tsuba: Shakudo ground tsuba with chrysanthemum design in gold iroe.（Tsuba:NBTHK Hozon tosogu）
Fuchikashira: Shakudo ground with carved pattern and gold iroe.
Saya (Scabbard): Vermilion lacquered kinhirumaki saya.
Menuki: Lion design.

NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Certificate
（Tsuba:NBTHK Hozon tosogu）
Aoi Art estimation paper / Whole Oshigata

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