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Katana in Shirasaya with Koshirae (NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token)<\/p>\n

Signature: Mumei (attributed to Den Ichimonji)
\n\u7121\u9298\uff08\u4f1d\u3000\u4e00\u6587\u5b57\uff09\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000<\/p>\n

Sayagaki: By Dr. Tanobe
\nBizen koku Ichimonji
\nThis blade is \u014d-suriage mumei, yet shows a shape with deep curvature toward the waist and a slightly shortened kissaki, presenting a dynamic appearance.
\nIt features a bright midare-utsuri pattern on a well-forged itame-hada.\u3000The hamon consists mainly of ch\u014dji-midare with abundant variation, showing kawazu-no-ko (tadpole-shaped) and tobiyaki (flying temper patterns) with a soft and clear nioiguchi.
\nThese characteristics clearly represent the style of the mid-to-late Kamakura period.\u3000A superior work.
\nBlade Length: 2 shaku 1 sun 5 bu
\nYear: Kinoe-tatsu (2004)
\nInscribed by Tanzan (kao)<\/p>\n

We divide 4 sections for each sword as Saijyo Saku, Jyojyo Saku, Jyo Saku and Regular Saku.
\nThis blade, attributed to Ichimonji (Mumei), is classified as Jyojyo Saku (Superior Work).
\nHabaki: Single gold foil
\nBlade Length: 65.0 cm (25.59 in)
\nCurvature: 2.3 cm (0.91 in)
\nMekugi Hole: 1
\nWidth at Base (Motohaba): 2.78 cm (1.09 in)
\nWidth at Tip (Sakihaba): 1.75 cm (0.69 in)
\nThickness of rim (Kasane): 0.61 cm (0.24 in)
\nSword Weight: 610 g
\nEra: Mid Kamakura period, around H\u014dji era (1247)
\nShape: \u014c-suriage mumei with standard width and thickness, a well-balanced curvature.
\nJigane: Well-forged itame-hada with visible utsuri.
\nHamon: Prominent midare with bright and vivid appearance, including kawazu-no-ko and tobiyaki patterns, with a soft and clear nioiguchi.<\/p>\n

Features: This piece is a sword attributed to Ichimonji, unsigned (Mumei), and was crafted around the mid-Kamakura period (circa 1247).
\nIt has been appraised as Densho Ichimonji by the Token Museum, and Dr. Michifumi Tanobe has also expressed the same opinion.<\/p>\n

Koshirae:
\nTsuba: Mokko-shaped iron tsuba, featuring three dragonflies engraved in brass on the front and two on the back.
\nFuchikashira: Made of brass, with a high-relief carving of dragonflies.
\nSaya (Scabbard): Black ishimeji (stone surface) lacquer saya.
\nKojiri: Brass fitting engraved with a dragonfly motif.
\nMenuki: Gold-colored decorative fittings depicting dragons.<\/p>\n

Aoi Art\u2019s Comment: The Ichimonji school includes several branches such as Fukuoka, Yoshioka, Katayama, and Ko-Ichimonji.
\nJudging from the craftsmanship, this sword\u2014though broadly categorized as “Ichimonji”\u2014is likely a work of Fukuoka Ichimonji.
\nIt is an \u014d-suriage (greatly shortened) mumei blade with a beautiful shape, featuring high koshizori (curvature near the base) and a short chu-kissaki (medium point).
\nThe itame hada (wood grain pattern) jigane is well-forged, showing clear utsuri (shadow-like reflection).
\nThe hamon is based on choji-midare, and includes kaeruko (frog-leg shapes) and tobiyaki (flying temper spots).
\nThe nioiguchi is soft, bright, and clear.
\nWe classify this as a Jyojyo Saku (superior work) among mumei blades attributed to Ichimonji.
\nWith both jigane and hamon offering numerous highlights, this is an excellent sword.<\/p>\n

NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token Certificate
\nAoi Art estimation paper with whole oshigata<\/p>\n

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