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Munenobu（宗延） was a Japanese swordsmith of the Ayanokoji school in Yamashiro province, active during the Kohei (1058-1065) period.
The work follows the Yamashiro-den tradition.
Designated works by Munenobu include 1 Jūyō Bunkazai (Important Cultural Property), 1 Jūyō.