{"id":32499,"date":"2026-07-22T13:32:25","date_gmt":"2026-07-22T04:32:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sword-auction.com\/?post_type=product&p=32499"},"modified":"2026-07-22T13:32:26","modified_gmt":"2026-07-22T04:32:26","slug":"as26228-tachi%ef%bc%9a-mumei-unsigned-den-tametsugu-%e7%82%ba%e7%b6%99the-50th-nbthk-juyo-token","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/sword-auction.com\/en\/product\/32499\/as26228-tachi%ef%bc%9a-mumei-unsigned-den-tametsugu-%e7%82%ba%e7%b6%99the-50th-nbthk-juyo-token\/","title":{"rendered":"AS26228 Tachi\uff1a Mumei (Unsigned) (Den Tametsugu \u70ba\u7d99)(the 50th NBTHK Juyo Token)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Ordering Number: AS26228<\/p>\n

Tachi in Shirasaya with Koshirae (the 50th NBTHK Juyo Token)<\/p>\n

Signature: Mumei (Unsigned) (Den Tametsugu \u70ba\u7d99)<\/p>\n

Koto: Wazamono: Jo-saku: Etchu: Oan.
\n(We divide 4 sections for each sword as Saijyo Saku, Jyojyo Saku, Jyo Saku and Regular Saku).
\nThis blade is ranked as Saijyo Saku among the works attributed to Mumei (Den Tametsugu).<\/p>\n

Habaki: Single gold-foiled habaki
\nBlade Length: 70.0cm (27.56in)
\nCurvature: 2.5cm (0.98in)
\nMekugi-ana: 2
\nMotohaba: 3.10cm (1.22in)
\nSakihaba: 2.08cm (0.82in)
\nKasane: 0.78cm (0.31in)
\nWeight: 785g<\/p>\n

Era: Nanbokucho period, circa 14th century
\nShape: O-suriage mumei. Bohi grooves are carved on both sides of the blade. It has deep curvature and an elongated kissaki, resulting in a well-balanced and impressive shape. The blade has an iori-mune.
\nJigane: Well-forged steel with a slightly dark appearance, the grain pattern clearly visible throughout.
\nHamon: Nioi-deki with active chikei, while kinsuji are visible within the temper. The boshi shows sunagashi and hakikake activities.<\/p>\n

Features: Tametsugu is said to have been either a disciple of Go Yoshihiro or of Norishige. He is also believed to have later moved to Fuwa District in Mino Province. This blade is an outstanding example of the Soshu tradition. The jigane displays a distinctive dark tone with abundant chikei, creating a remarkably dynamic appearance. The workmanship of this sword can truly be described as a masterpiece.<\/p>\n

Koshirae: Han(half)-tachi koshirae
\nTsuba: Round iron tsuba decorated with family crests and ornamental patterns in brass inlay. The rim is fitted with a brass fukurin.
\nFuchikashira: Brass ground decorated with engraved patterns.
\nKojiri: Brass ground decorated with engraved patterns.
\nSaya (Scabbard): Aogai-chirashi lacquered saya.
\nMenuki: Plum blossom design carved in brass.<\/p>\n

Historical Background: In 1963, Japan was described as being in the midst of the Nanbokucho period, while in Europe it was a turbulent year in which the Ottoman Empire established its capital.<\/p>\n

50th NBTHK Juyo Certificate
\nAoiArt estimation paper: Whole Oshigata<\/p>\n

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

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