{"id":28984,"date":"2025-11-06T12:33:47","date_gmt":"2025-11-06T03:33:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sword-auction.com\/?post_type=product&p=28984"},"modified":"2025-11-06T12:33:48","modified_gmt":"2025-11-06T03:33:48","slug":"as25444-katana-mumei-ukainbthk-tokubetsu-hozon-token","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/sword-auction.com\/en\/product\/28984\/as25444-katana-mumei-ukainbthk-tokubetsu-hozon-token\/","title":{"rendered":"AS25444 Katana: Mumei (Ukai)(NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Ordering number:AS25444<\/p>\n

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

Signature: Mumei (Ukai)
\n\u7121\u9298(\u5b87\u7518)<\/p>\n

Koto: Bizen \/ Jyo Saku \/ Bunpo Era (1317)
\nWe divide 4 sections for each sword as Saijyo Saku, Jyojyo Saku, Jyo Saku and Regular Saku.
\nThis work is ranked as Jyojo Saku for Mumei (Ukai).
\nHabaki: Plain copper habaki
\nBlade Length: 63.7 cm (25.07 in)
\nCurvature: 1.9 cm (0.75 in)
\nMekugi Hole: 2
\nWidth at Base (Motohaba): 2.98 cm (1.17 in)
\nWidth at Tip (Sakihaba): 2.10 cm (0.83 in)
\nThickness (Kasane): 0.71 cm (0.28 in)
\nSword Weight: 695 g
\nEra: Late Kamakura Period (1317)
\nShape:This sword is a O-suriage mumei piece, with a wide and thick blade.
\nIt has a deep curvature and a slightly wide kissaki.
\nA robust and powerful form.
\nJigane:Itame-hada with visible grain, well-forged.
\nBoshi shows irregular activity.
\nA healthy condition overall.
\nHamon:Choji-midare in nioi-deki, forming a continuous pattern.
\nDouble lines (futasuji-ba) are visible.
\nActive ko-ashi present.
\nReverse choji in the style of Aoe school is clearly seen.<\/p>\n

Features:\u3000The Ukai school was active from the late Kamakura to Nanbokucho period.
\nThey originated in modern-day Okayama, in the Ukai-Higashi area of Mitsu Town, Mitsu District.
\nThe Matsuda clan of Soshu moved to this area after the Jokyu War and governed until the late Sengoku period.
\nMatsuda Moriaki played a role during the Kemmu Restoration, and his name appears in the Taiheiki.
\nThe style resembles that of Unji and Unsho, especially in the jigane and hamon.
\nThis piece, with its strong curvature, also shares characteristics with works from the Bitchu Aoe school.<\/p>\n

Koshirae:
\nTsuba: Round iron tsuba, likely of Owari origin.
\nFuchikashira: Shakudo nanako ground with high-relief carving of pine tree and carp, decorated with gold inlay.
\nSaya (Scabbard): Glossy black lacquer with ishime texture.
\nKojiri: Iron base with dragonfly design.
\nMenuki: Shakudo with high-relief bow and arrow motif, decorated with gold inlay.<\/p>\n

Aoi Art\u2019s Comment:This sword has a deep curvature with a relatively wide shinogi, indicative of the late Kamakura period.
\nThe presence of shinogiji allows one to appreciate the jigane clearly.
\nIt is a sturdy and well-preserved work.
\nThe jigane and hamon are both well-forged, and utsuri is also visible.
\nThe reverse choji pattern in the hamon is typical of works found in swordsmith registries.
\nDue to its high quality and the inclusion of a fine koshirae, we highly recommend this sword.<\/p>\n

Historical Background:
\nThe late Kamakura period (approx. 1288\u20131333, Shoo, Einin to Genko era) saw the dominance of the Hojo clan\u2019s centralized rule.
\nRebellion by \u201cakuto\u201d groups increased, and Emperor Go-Daigo\u2019s attempts to overthrow the shogunate eventually led to its downfall.
\nAgricultural productivity rose, with double cropping spreading, and commercial and monetary economies developed.
\nHowever, many gokenin (vassals) fell into poverty due to the mismatch with the monetary system, weakening the shogunate\u2019s authority.
\nCulturally, a warrior ethos emphasizing simplicity and strength emerged, blending aristocratic and samurai traditions into a unique buke culture.<\/p>\n

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

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