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Ordering number:AS23824<\/p>\n

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

Signature: Mumei (attributed to Den Hosho).
\n\u7121\u9298(\u4f1d\u3000\u4fdd\u660c)<\/p>\n

Sayagaki: “Attributed to Hosho of Yamato Province. Greatly shortened, unsigned, forged with a straight temper line, deep and thick nioi with nie and kinsuji, with sunagashi and nie-deki in the blade. Unique characteristics of the Yamato Five Schools, especially prominent in this piece. Era: Late Kamakura period. Blade Length: approximately 2 shaku 2 sun 5 bu (68.2 cm). Written in July of Reiwa by Tanzan Kansho.”\u30002023<\/p>\n

We divide 4 sections for each sword as Saijyo Saku, Jyojyo Saku, Jyo Saku, and Regular Saku.
\nThis work is ranked as Jyo Saku for Mumei (attributed to Hosho).<\/p>\n

Habaki: Single silver foil.
\nBlade Length: 69.3 cm (27.28 in)
\nCurvature: 1.6 cm (0.63 in)
\nMekugi Holes: 2
\nWidth at Base: 2.82 cm (1.11 in)
\nWidth at Tip: 1.7 cm (0.67 in)
\nThickness: 0.6 cm (0.24 in)
\nSword Weight: 650 grams.
\nEra: Late Kamakura period.
\nShape: A greatly shortened unsigned piece with a deep curvature, having a regular width and thickness.
\nJigane: Well-forged masame-hada.
\nHamon: Niedeki, Suguha Hamon. Deep and thick nioi with nie and sunagashi, with prominent kinsuji and yubashiri.<\/p>\n

Features: Although the sword is unsigned, it is attributed to Hosho and comes with a highly regarded sayagaki by Tanobe sensei. This is a rare and excellent piece. The masame-hada forging is superior, showcasing the characteristics of the ancient swords, which are unparalleled by the new swords of the Edo period. The activities in the hamon, such as sunagashi, kinsuji, and yubashiri, are remarkably active.<\/p>\n

Koshirae:
\nTsuba: Shakudo tsuba with intricate carvings.
\nSaya: Black lacquered saya.
\nFuchikashira: Shakudo nanako-ji with gold and silver inlays of chrysanthemum flowers.
\nMenuki: Shakudo with high-relief carvings of chrysanthemum flowers with gold inlays.<\/p>\n

Aoi Art\u2019s Comment: The sayagaki by Tanobe sensei gives this piece a high evaluation. Indeed, works by Hosho are exceedingly rare. While masame forging was often seen in the new swords of the Edo period by smiths like Kuninaga, it cannot match the appearance of old swords. The activities within the hamon, such as sunagashi, kinsuji, and yubashiri, are remarkably active and impressive.<\/p>\n

Historical Background: The Yamato Five Schools include Hosho, Taima, Shikkake, Senjuin, and Tegai, each with unique characteristics that make their works timeless and captivating. This piece by Hosho is highly recommended.<\/p>\n

NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token.
\nAoi Art estimation paper.
\nWhole Oshigata.<\/p>\n

\uff0aThe steins on the Habaki can be cleaned by an eraser.<\/p>\n

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