AS26263 Tanto: Mumei(Unsigned) (Sue Seki)(NBTHK Hozon Token)

Ordering Number: AS26263

Tanto in Shirasaya with Koshirae (NBTHK Hozon Token)

Inscription: Mumei(Unsigned) (Sue Seki 末関)

We divide works in to Saijo Saku, Jyojyo Saku, Jyo Saku,and Regular Saku.
This piece is ranked as Jyojyo Saku for Mumei(Sue seki).

Habaki: single copper habaki
Blade Length: 28.1cm (11.06in)
Curvature: 0.2cm (0.08in)
Mekugi-ana: 1
Motohaba: 2.25cm (0.89in)
Kasane: 0.84cm (0.33in)
Weight: 260g

Era: late Muromachi period, circa 16th century
Shape: thick Tanto
Jigane: Itame and Mokume with intense grain patterns.
Hamon: Nie base pointed Gunomemidare with Sunagashi.

Features: This tanto was made in Mino during the middle to late Muromachi period. The hamon features the characteristic pointed midareba associated with Seki workmanship. The jigane is particularly striking, displaying prominent chikei that create an attractive surface texture.

Koshirae:
Tsuba: made of bronze, carved with plants
Fuchikashira: Shakudō ground with a vine design.
Kozuka: Plain copper ground with a horse design.
Kogai: Plant motif with silver inlay.

NBTHK Hozon Certificate
Aoi-Art estimation Paper
whole Oshigata

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