{"id":28043,"date":"2025-08-23T11:29:05","date_gmt":"2025-08-23T02:29:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sword-auction.com\/?post_type=product&p=28043"},"modified":"2025-08-23T11:29:05","modified_gmt":"2025-08-23T02:29:05","slug":"as25287-tanto-mumei-unsignedappraised-as-sa-kunihironbthk-36th-juyo-token","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/sword-auction.com\/en\/product\/28043\/as25287-tanto-mumei-unsignedappraised-as-sa-kunihironbthk-36th-juyo-token\/","title":{"rendered":"AS25287 Tanto: Mumei (Unsigned)(appraised as Sa Kunihiro)(NBTHK 36th Juyo Token)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Tanto: Shirasaya with Koshirae (NBTHK 36th Juyo Token)<\/p>\n

Signature: Mumei (Unsigned)(appraised as Sa Kunihiro, \u5de6\u56fd\u5f18)<\/p>\n

Sayagaki translation:
\nthe 36th Juyo Touken designated piece
\nChikuzen Sa Kunihiro
\nLength: 9 Sun 1bu and half
\nThis blade is an outstanding work that beautifully demonstrates the refinement of a nie-deki construction. The distinctive characteristics of the boshi clearly reflect the unique traits of the Sa school, and the dynamically expressive irregular pattern strongly indicates the hand of this smith(Kunihiro). The remarkable clarity and brilliance of the jigane and Hamon evoke the quality seen in the works of O-sa. Among the creations of this swordsmith, this piece can be regarded as truly exceptional \u2014 a highly rare and precious masterpiece.
\nwritten By Mr.Tanobe in March, 2012. <\/p>\n

We divide 4 sections for each sword as Saijyo Saku, Jyojyo Saku, Jyo Saku and Regular Saku.
\nThis piece is ranked as Saijyo Saku (highest grade) among works attributed to Mumei (Sakonihiro).<\/p>\n

Habaki: Double gold foiled habaki
\nBlade Length: 27.8 cm (10.94 in)
\nCurvature: 0.2 cm (0.08 in)
\nMekugi Hole: 3
\nWidth at Base (Motohaba): 2.56 cm (1.01 in)
\nThickness of rim (Kasane): 0.43 cm (0.17 in)
\nSword Weight: 150 grams
\nEra: Nanbokucho period, mid-14th century <\/p>\n

Shape: slightly wide and thick Mitsumune Tanto with slight carvature.
\nJigane: intense Itame hada with much Jinie and Chikei.
\nHamon: Nie base Gunomemidare with Sunagashi and Kinsuji. Boshi is midare and pointed with Hakikake. <\/p>\n

Features: Ch\u016bk\u014dto: Ry\u014dwazamono: Jyojyo Saku: Chikuzen
\nThe Samonji school, active in Chikuzen during the Nanbokucho period, was founded by the O-sa and included many distinguished smiths. This school established a distinctive Soshu-den style, characterized by a brilliantly clear Jigane and Hamon that differed from the conventional works made in Kyushu area. Among the group, Kunihiro was renowned for forging blades with flamboyant, irregular hamon. This blade is an excellent example of the school\u2019s artistry, featuring a well-forged, nie-rich construction with abundant activity throughout the Jigane and Hamon. The boshi, sharply turning back, exemplifies the hallmark traits of the Samonji school. <\/p>\n

Koshirae:
\nTsuba: Mokko-shaped shakudo plate with designs of Daruma, landscape, and gourds. Signed: Koeishi Nomura Kaneaki.
\nFuchi-Kashira: Shakudo ground with an engraved depiction of Jurojin, the God of Longevity, accompanied by a turtle symbolizing long life.
\nKozuka: Shakudo with two figures on a boat, with small knife attached.<\/p>\n

36th NBTHK Juyo Certificate
\nAoi Art estimation paper: Whole Oshigata
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