{"id":32784,"date":"2026-08-11T10:37:46","date_gmt":"2026-08-11T01:37:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sword-auction.com\/product\/32784\/as26389-%e8%84%87%e5%b7%ae%e7%84%a1%e9%8a%98%e9%87%91%e5%89%9b%e5%85%b5%e8%a1%9b%e4%bf%9d%e5%ad%98%e5%88%80%e5%89%a3\/"},"modified":"2026-08-11T10:38:15","modified_gmt":"2026-08-11T01:38:15","slug":"as26389-%e8%84%87%e5%b7%ae%e7%84%a1%e9%8a%98%e9%87%91%e5%89%9b%e5%85%b5%e8%a1%9b%e4%bf%9d%e5%ad%98%e5%88%80%e5%89%a3","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/sword-auction.com\/en\/product\/32784\/as26389-%e8%84%87%e5%b7%ae%e7%84%a1%e9%8a%98%e9%87%91%e5%89%9b%e5%85%b5%e8%a1%9b%e4%bf%9d%e5%ad%98%e5%88%80%e5%89%a3\/","title":{"rendered":"AS26389 Wakizashi: Mumei (Kongo Byoe) (NBTHK Hozon Token)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Ordering Number: AS26389<\/p>\n

Wakizashi in Shirasaya with Koshirae (NBTHK Hozon Token)<\/p>\n

Signature: Mumei (Kongo Byoe)
\n\u7121\u9298(\u91d1\u525b\u5175\u885b)<\/p>\n

(We divide 4 sections for each sword as Saijyo Saku, Jyojyo Saku, Jyo Saku and Regular Saku).
\nThis blade is ranked as Jyo Saku among the works attributed to Mumei (Kongo Byoe).
\nHabaki: Double gold-foiled habaki.
\nBlade Length: 46.4 cm (18.27 in).
\nCurvature: 1.0 cm (0.39 in).
\nMekugi Hole: 3.
\nWidth at Base (Motohaba): 2.70cm
\nWidth at Yokote: 1.94cm
\nThickness of rim (Kasane): 0.40cm
\nSword Weight: 445 g.
\nEra: Muromachi period, around the Meio era (1492\u20131501).
\nShape: Suriage with the machi moved upward (machi-okuri) at the lower portion. The kissaki is slightly elongated.
\nJigane: Ko-itame mixed with mokume hada, with a faint utsuri visible.
\nHamon: Nie-deki, primarily suguha with gentle notare. The boshi returns in a rounded form.<\/p>\n

Features: The name Kongo Byoe refers to Moritaka of Chikuzen Province. His works are predominantly characterized by suguha hamon, and the nakago-jiri is typically shaped like a toba (stupa). This blade displays the classic characteristics of the Kongo Byoe school, featuring a suguha hamon with visible utsuri and a rounded boshi. The gently undulating hamon and overall workmanship make it an excellent example.<\/p>\n

Koshirae:
\nTsuba: Round iron tsuba with openwork design.
\nFuchi: Shakudo nanako ground carved with family crests and decorated with gold iroe.
\nKashira: Horn.
\nSaya (Scabbard): Black roiro lacquer saya.
\nMenuki: Shakudo menuki depicting flowing water and birds, highlighted with gold iroe.
\nKozuka: Iron kozuka decorated with a lobster in brass.
\nKogatana: Included.<\/p>\n

Aoi Art\u2019s Comment: Although unsigned, this blade has been authenticated as Mumei (Kongo Byoe). Together with its attractive koshirae, it is a fine and highly appealing sword.<\/p>\n

NBTHK Hozon Token Certificate.
\nAoiArt estimation paper: Whole Oshigata.
\nOverseas shipping fee not included.<\/p>\n

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

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