{"id":29344,"date":"2025-12-03T11:23:32","date_gmt":"2025-12-03T02:23:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sword-auction.com\/?post_type=product&p=29344"},"modified":"2025-12-03T11:23:33","modified_gmt":"2025-12-03T02:23:33","slug":"as25628-wakizashi-mumei-attributed-to-hasebe-kunishigenbthk-tokubetsu-hozon-token-consignment-sale","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/sword-auction.com\/en\/product\/29344\/as25628-wakizashi-mumei-attributed-to-hasebe-kunishigenbthk-tokubetsu-hozon-token-consignment-sale\/","title":{"rendered":"AS25628 Wakizashi: Mumei (attributed to Hasebe Kunishige)(NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token) (Consignment Sale)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Ordering number:AS25628<\/p>\n

Wakizashi: in Shirasaya (NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token) (Consignment Sale)
\nSignature: Mumei (attributed to Hasebe Kunishige)<\/p>\n

Chuko-to: Jyo Saku: Yamashiro
\nWe divide 4 sections for each sword as Saijyo Saku, Jyojyo Saku, Jyo Saku and Regular Saku.
\nThis piece is ranked as Jyojyo Saku among works attributed to Mumei (Hasebe Kunishige).<\/p>\n

Habaki: Double-layered gold-covered habaki
\nBlade Length: 38.8 cm (15.27 in)
\nCurvature: 0.9 cm (0.35 in)
\nMekugi Hole: 2
\nWidth at Base (Motohaba): 3.33 cm (1.31 in)
\nThickness of rim (Kasane): 0.52 cm (0.20 in)
\nSword Weight: 325 g<\/p>\n

Shape: This piece has a wide body with deep curvature and features three lines in the blade, creating a sturdy and slightly extended form.
\nJigane: Finely forged ko-itame hada, producing a refined texture.
\nHamon: Ko-nie deki with gunome-midare pattern, the boshi is round and turns back long.<\/p>\n

Features: This slightly extended tanto is longer than usual examples, with curvature and a healthy condition.<\/p>\n

Aoi Art\u2019s Comment:
\nWhile traditional tanto with no curvature were made for thrusting, forward-curved tanto were believed to be effective for decapitation.
\nWorks in hitatsura style are rare and relatively popular among swords from the Nanbokucho and Muromachi periods.<\/p>\n

Era Background: Nanbokucho Period, Eiwa era, 1375<\/p>\n

AoiArt estimation paper: Whole Oshigata
\nNBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon certificate<\/p>\n

Please note: the price does not include the shipping fees.<\/p>\n

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