{"id":25730,"date":"2025-02-25T11:20:29","date_gmt":"2025-02-25T02:20:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sword-auction.com\/?post_type=product&#038;p=25730"},"modified":"2025-02-25T11:27:58","modified_gmt":"2025-02-25T02:27:58","slug":"katanamumei-attributed-to-jumyonbthk-hozon-token","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/sword-auction.com\/en\/product\/25730\/katanamumei-attributed-to-jumyonbthk-hozon-token\/","title":{"rendered":"AS24408 Katana:Mumei (attributed to Jumyo)(NBTHK Hozon Token)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Katana in Shirasaya with Koshirae(NBTHK Hozon Token)<\/p>\n<p>Signature:Mumei (attributed to Jumyo)<br \/>\n\u7121\u9298\uff08\u5bff\u547d\uff09<\/p>\n<p>We divide 4 sections for each sword as Saijyo Saku, Jyojyo Saku, Jyo Saku, and Regular Saku.<br \/>\nThis sword is ranked as Jyo Saku for Mumei (Jumyo).<br \/>\nHabaki:Single-layered gold foil Habaki<br \/>\nBlade Length: 2 shaku 3 sun 7 bu (approximately 71.8 cm \/ 28.27 in)<br \/>\nCurvature: 6 bu (approximately 1.82 cm \/ 0.72 in)<br \/>\nMekugi Hole: 2<br \/>\nWidth at Base (Motohaba): 3.02 cm (1.19 in)<br \/>\nWidth at Tip (Sakihaba): 2.09 cm (0.82 in)<br \/>\nThickness (Kasane): 0.71 cm (0.28 in)<br \/>\nSword Weight: 705 g<br \/>\nEra: Late Muromachi period<br \/>\nShape:A well-balanced sword with a slightly wider body, deep curvature, and an elongated Fukura (point).<br \/>\nJigane (Steel Surface):Well-forged Itame-hada, showing clear wood grain patterns with Jikei (dark spots of steel grain).<br \/>\nHamon:A Nie-deki Gunome Midare with relatively low valleys, well-formed.<br \/>\nThe Boshi follows the blade&#8217;s shape and enters in a midare pattern.<\/p>\n<p>Features:This sword was appraised at the Sword Museum and attributed to Mumei (Jumyo).<br \/>\nJumyo blades have long been associated with the meaning of \u201clongevity,\u201d making them highly regarded as auspicious gifts.<br \/>\nIn the Muromachi period, when the average lifespan was around 40 years, the significance of \u201clongevity\u201d held a very different weight than it does today.<br \/>\nThe sword has excellent polishing, fine craftsmanship, and a well-proportioned shape, giving it a substantial and powerful presence.<br \/>\nIt is a highly recommended piece.<\/p>\n<p>Koshirae (Mountings):<br \/>\nTsuba:A nearly square-shaped iron tsuba depicting mountains, bridges, and figures crossing them, adorned with gold inlay.<br \/>\n(A style known as Wakashiba Tsuba)<br \/>\nFuchikashira:Shakudo base with gold and silver inlays depicting waves.<br \/>\nSigned: Taizan Kyoju<br \/>\nSaya (Scabbard):A gray lacquered scabbard with black patterns.<br \/>\nMenuki:One side features a pine tree in high relief, while the reverse side depicts an object resembling a raft, both elaborately carved with gold accents.<\/p>\n<p>Aoi Art\u2019s Comment:This sword is likely a Muromachi period Jumyo blade.<br \/>\nThe Saya-gaki (inscription on the scabbard) is somewhat unclear and appears to be a later addition, but it will be left as it is.<br \/>\nThe Koshirae is beautifully crafted, making this sword highly recommended.<\/p>\n<p>NBTHK Hozon Token<br \/>\nAoi Art Estimation Paper<br \/>\nWhole Oshigata<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.aoijapan.com\/img\/sword\/2024\/24408-2.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aoijapan.com\/img\/sword\/2024\/24408-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"20%\" height=\"20%\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aoijapan.com\/img\/sword\/2024\/24408-3.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aoijapan.com\/img\/sword\/2024\/24408-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"20%\" height=\"20%\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aoijapan.com\/img\/sword\/2024\/24408-4.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aoijapan.com\/img\/sword\/2024\/24408-4.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"20%\" height=\"20%\" \/><\/a>  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aoijapan.com\/img\/sword\/2024\/24408koshirae.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" 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This sword is ranked as Jyo Saku for Mumei (Jumyo). Habaki:Single-layered gold foil Habaki Blade Length: 2 shaku 3 sun 7 bu (approximately 71.8 cm \/ [&#8230;]\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":[],"class_list":["post-25730","product","type-product","status-publish","hentry","product_cat-katana-en","product_cat-sword-en"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sword-auction.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/25730","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sword-auction.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sword-auction.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sword-auction.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=25730"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}