{"id":28513,"date":"2025-09-30T10:53:20","date_gmt":"2025-09-30T01:53:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sword-auction.com\/?post_type=product&p=28513"},"modified":"2025-09-30T10:54:33","modified_gmt":"2025-09-30T01:54:33","slug":"as25469-katana-in-shirasaya-consignment-sale","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/sword-auction.com\/en\/product\/28513\/as25469-katana-in-shirasaya-consignment-sale\/","title":{"rendered":"AS25469 Katana: in Shirasaya (Consignment Sale)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Ordering number\uff1aAS25469<\/p>\n

Katana: in Shirasaya (Consignment Sale)<\/p>\n

Signature: Mumei (Unsigned) (Judged as Soshu school \/ Mino Kanesada \/ Takada school)<\/p>\n

Sayagaki: Ise no Kuni Muramasa
\nSecond Generation \u2013 Daiei Era.
\nHealthy Jitetsu and Hamon.
\nMumei work in the Muramasa style.
\nBlade length: 2 shaku 4 sun 8 bu.
\nA lucky day in late autumn, Showa Nezumi year.
\nInscribed by Kanzan (with ka\u014d).<\/p>\n

We divide 4 sections for each sword as Saijyo Saku, Jyojyo Saku, Jyo Saku and Regular Saku.
\nThis sword is ranked as Jyo Saku for an unsigned work.
\nHabaki: Gold-covered single-piece habaki.
\nBlade Length: 75.2 cm (29.61 in)
\nCurvature: 1.9 cm (0.75 in)
\nMekugi Hole: 2
\nWidth at Base (Motohaba): 2.83 cm (1.11 in)
\nWidth at Tip: 1.73 cm (0.68 in)
\nThickness (Kasane): 0.53 cm (0.21 in)
\nSword Weight: 540 g
\nEra: Mid to Late Muromachi Period
\nShape:Slightly long blade with noticeable curvature.
\nExtended kissaki gives the blade a graceful appearance.
\nJigane:Tightly forged ko-itame hada forming a refined jitetsu.
\nHamon:Close to nioi-deki.
\nThe hamon is clearly visible due to sashikomi-style polishing.
\nUpon careful examination, it shows traits resembling Soshu-mono, Muromachi-era Yoshisuke, Soshu works, Senjuin Muramasa, Takada, and Mino no Kanesada.<\/p>\n

Features: This piece is offered as a consignment sale.
\nThe nakago has been altered in Muramasa style, mimicking the appearance of a Senjuin Muramasa blade.
\nHowever, it was judged not to be Muramasa.
\nThe nakago has been reshaped to appear Muramasa-like, but the part imitating Muramasa has been scraped, creating unnatural thickness, which casts doubt.
\nThat said, as the blade is unsigned, it may still qualify for NBTHK Hozon Token.
\nAlthough the workmanship is excellent, the alteration is unfortunate.
\nThe sayagaki shows signs of overwriting an erased signature, though parts of Kanzan Sensei\u2019s original writing remain.
\nOur appraisal concludes that this is not a Muramasa.
\nNonetheless, the craftsmanship is excellent, and it comes with a gold-covered single-piece habaki.<\/p>\n

Aoi Art\u2019s Comment: This is a finely crafted sword that appears to be the work of Soshu-mono, Mino Kanesada, Senjuin school, or Yoshisuke.
\nIt is nioi-deki with a double hamon.
\nThe boshi turns down and returns round, with deep kaeri and tobiyaki.
\nI especially appreciate the long length and the clear visibility of the hamon due to sashikomi-style polishing, which enhances the overall appeal of this Muromachi-period piece.<\/p>\n

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

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