{"id":27548,"date":"2025-07-15T12:00:04","date_gmt":"2025-07-15T03:00:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sword-auction.com\/?post_type=product&p=27548"},"modified":"2025-07-15T12:02:02","modified_gmt":"2025-07-15T03:02:02","slug":"as25118-tanto-mumei-aizu-ju-kanesada-nbthk-hozon-token","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/sword-auction.com\/en\/product\/27548\/as25118-tanto-mumei-aizu-ju-kanesada-nbthk-hozon-token\/","title":{"rendered":"AS25118 Tanto: Mumei (Aizu Ju Kanesada) (NBTHK Hozon Token)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Tanto: In Shirasaya, with Koshirae (NBTHK Hozon Token)<\/p>\n

Signature: Mumei (Aizu Ju Kanesada)
\n\u7121\u9298(\u4f1a\u6d25\u4f4f\u517c\u5b9a)<\/p>\n

We divide 4 sections for each sword as Saijyo Saku, Jyojyo Saku, Jyo Saku and Regular Saku.
\nThis piece is ranked as Jyojyo Saku (Upper-Upper Grade) among works attributed to Mumei (Aizu Ju Kanesada).
\nHabaki: Single-layered silver
\nBlade Length: 23.4 cm (9.21 in)
\nCurvature: 0 cm (0 in)
\nMekugi Hole: 1
\nWidth at Base (Motohaba): 2.42 cm (0.95 in)
\nThickness of rim (Kasane): 0.69 cm (0.27 in)
\nSword Weight: 165 grams
\nEra: Late Edo period (around mid-19th century)
\nShape: Thick kasane with clearly visible yasurime.
\nJigane: Ko-itame hada clearly visible.
\nHamon: Nie-deki gunome-midare. The boshi is pointed with a strong kaeri.<\/p>\n

Features:\u3000Although unsigned, this tanto is attributed to Kanesada of the Shinshinto period from Aizu, based on the style of yasurime and other features.<\/p>\n

Koshirae:
\nTsuba: Plain copper tsuba with protruding rim and gold iroe (color inlay).
\nMenuki: Flower motif with gold and silver iroe.
\nFuchikashira: Shakudo base with various decorative patterns.
\nSaya (Scabbard): Black kawari-nuri (irregular lacquered) saya.<\/p>\n

Aoi Art\u2019s Comment: This is a tanto by Mumei Aizu Kanesada.
\nThe unfortunate aspect is that it is unsigned.
\nIt is regrettable that, despite the carefully crafted yasurime, it remains mumei.
\nBased on the nakago condition, it is believed to be the work of the 11th generation.
\nThe blade has a nie-deki gunome-midare hamon with a deep nioiguchi, and a deep return at the pointed boshi.
\nIt is a thick and robust work in gunome-midare.
\nOne question that arises is why such a well-made sword remains unsigned\u2014this is quite puzzling.
\nIn any case, this is a splendid piece.
\nThe 11th generation Izumi no Kami Kanesada is a highly popular swordsmith.
\nEspecially among collectors of Aizu smiths, his work is considered highly desirable.
\nWe highly recommend this piece.<\/p>\n

NBTHK Hozon Token
\nAoi Art estimation paper: Whole Oshigata
\n*Please note: The price does not include shipping fees.<\/p>\n

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