AS26365 Naginata-naoshi Katana: Mumei(Unsigned) (Ko- Naminohira)

Ordering Number: AS26365 (Consignment Sale)

Naginata-naoshi Katana in Shirasaya (NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token)

Signature: Mumei(Unsigned) (Ko- Naminohira 古波平)

(We divide 4 sections for each sword as Saijyo saku, Jyojyo saku Jyo saku and regular saku)
This sword belongs to Jyo Jyo saki ranking.

Habaki: Double Gold-Foil Habaki
Blade Length: 71.8cm (28.27in)
Curvature: 1.5cm (0.59in)
Mekugi-ana: 2
Motohaba: 2.80cm (1.10in)
Kasane: 0.8cm (0.31in)

Era : Late Kamakura to early Nanbokucho period, mid 14th century
Shape: wide, thick and stout blade, reshaped from naginata to katana.
Jigane: Itame and Mokume mixed with Masa with intense Chikei. Whtish Utsuri appears.
Hamon: The Naminohira school traces its origins to Masakuni, who is said to have migrated from Yamato Province to Satsuma during the late Heian period, and to his son Yukiyasu. The school continued its tradition through the Edo period. Among its smiths, those who worked prior to the Nanbokucho period are collectively known as the Ko-Naminohira (Old Naminohira) school.

This blade is a magnificent naginata-naoshi katana of bold and powerful proportions. Its impressive jigane displays a striking large-patterned hada enriched with prominent chikei, creating a dynamic and highly attractive appearance.

NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Certificate
Aoi-Art appraisal paper
whole Oshigata

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

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