Katana:Mumei(Unsigned) (Kai-Mihara). (NBTHK Hozon Token)
Starting Bid
¥500,000
Era
Late Kamakura (c. 1278)
Specifications
Nagasa
64 cm
Sori
1.2 cm
Motohaba
3.04 cm
NihontoWatchBETAOrdering Number: AS25113Katana in Koshirae (NBTHK Hozon Token).Signature: Mumei(Unsigned) (Kai-Mihara).無銘(貝三原)(We divide 4 sections for each sword as Saijyo Saku, Jyojyo Saku, Jyo Saku and Regular Saku).This blade is ranked as Jyo Saku among works attributed to Mumei (Kai-Mihara).Habaki: Silver-plated single Habaki.Blade Length: 64.0 cm (25.20 in).Curvature: 1.2 cm (0.47 in).Mekugi Hole: 1.Width at Base (Motohaba): 3.04 cm (1.20 in).Width at Yokote: 1.88 cm (0.74 in).Thickness of rim (Kasane): 0.60 cm (0.24 in).Sword Weight: 605 grams.Era: Late Muromachi Period.Shape: Katana with slightly wide mihaba, somewhat thick kasane, and standard curvature.Jigane: Exhibits well-developed utsuri activities.Hamon: Nie-deki suguha with double-edged activities, while the boshi displays triple-edged activities.Features: Kai-Mihara was a branch of the Mihara swordsmiths of Bingo Province.Its founder was Masakiyo (1345), and the school continued through the Muromachi Period, remaining active until around the Tenmon era (1532-1555).Koshirae:Tsuba: Round iron tsuba decorated with cherry blossoms in gold nunome-zogan inlay.Fuchi: Shakudo ground with diamond-shaped designs.Kashira: Carved with decorative patterns.Saya (Scabbard): Black carved scabbard.The saya (scabbard) is of iriko-style construction.The highly skilled and meticulous workmanship is clearly evident.Menuki: Shakudo ground with decorative motifs highlighted in gold-colored accents.Kozuka: Shakudo nanako ground carved with a nehiki-matsu (dragging pine) design and decorated with gold-colored highlights.Aoi Art’s Comment: This is a well-made sword attributed to Kai-Mihara.NBTHK Hozon Token.AoiArt estimation paper: Whole Oshigata.Overseas shipping fee is not included.Please note: the price does not include the shipping fees.Auction Starting Price:500,000JPYPlace BidRelated Items:Katana:Mumei (attributed to Den Hosho).(NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token)Katana:Mumei(Unsigned) (Tegai)(63rd Juyo Token)Katana: Tadamitsu(Osafune school)
NihontoWatchBETAStarting Bid
¥500,000
Late Kamakura (c. 1278)
64 cm
1.2 cm
3.04 cm
KatanaMumei(Unsigned) (Sue-Sa / O-Sa School).(NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token) (Koshirae: NBTHK Hozon Tosogu).
¥1,600,000
Katana: Mumei(Unsigned) (Tegai Kanetoshi)(NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token)
¥600,000
Katana: Mumei(Unsigned) (Den Shintogo)(NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token)
¥7,800,000
AS26182 刀:横山加賀介藤原祐永 天保十一年八月日 (菊紋)一備陽長船(特別保存刀剣)
¥1,100,000
Ordering Number: AS25113Katana in Koshirae (NBTHK Hozon Token).Signature: Mumei(Unsigned) (Kai-Mihara).無銘(貝三原)(We divide 4 sections for each sword as Saijyo Saku, Jyojyo Saku, Jyo Saku and Regular Saku).This blade is ranked as Jyo Saku among works attributed to Mumei (Kai-Mihara).Habaki: Silver-plated single Habaki.Blade Length: 64.0 cm (25.20 in).Curvature: 1.2 cm (0.47 in).Mekugi Hole: 1.Width at Base (Motohaba): 3.04 cm (1.20 in).Width at Yokote: 1.88 cm (0.74 in).Thickness of rim (Kasane): 0.60 cm (0.24 in).Sword Weight: 605 grams.Era: Late Muromachi Period.Shape: Katana with slightly wide mihaba, somewhat thick kasane, and standard curvature.Jigane: Exhibits well-developed utsuri activities.Hamon: Nie-deki suguha with double-edged activities, while the boshi displays triple-edged activities.Features: Kai-Mihara was a branch of the Mihara swordsmiths of Bingo Province.Its founder was Masakiyo (1345), and the school continued through the Muromachi Period, remaining active until around the Tenmon era (1532-1555).Koshirae:Tsuba: Round iron tsuba decorated with cherry blossoms in gold nunome-zogan inlay.Fuchi: Shakudo ground with diamond-shaped designs.Kashira: Carved with decorative patterns.Saya (Scabbard): Black carved scabbard.The saya (scabbard) is of iriko-style construction.The highly skilled and meticulous workmanship is clearly evident.Menuki: Shakudo ground with decorative motifs highlighted in gold-colored accents.Kozuka: Shakudo nanako ground carved with a nehiki-matsu (dragging pine) design and decorated with gold-colored highlights.Aoi Art’s Comment: This is a well-made sword attributed to Kai-Mihara.NBTHK Hozon Token.AoiArt estimation paper: Whole Oshigata.Overseas shipping fee is not included.Please note: the price does not include the shipping fees.Auction Starting Price:500,000JPYPlace BidRelated Items:Katana:Mumei (attributed to Den Hosho).(NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token)Katana:Mumei(Unsigned) (Tegai)(63rd Juyo Token)Katana: Tadamitsu(Osafune school)
NihontoWatchBETAStarting Bid
¥500,000
Late Kamakura (c. 1278)
64 cm
1.2 cm
3.04 cm
KatanaMumei(Unsigned) (Sue-Sa / O-Sa School).(NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token) (Koshirae: NBTHK Hozon Tosogu).
¥1,600,000
Katana: Mumei(Unsigned) (Tegai Kanetoshi)(NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token)
¥600,000
Katana: Mumei(Unsigned) (Den Shintogo)(NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token)
¥7,800,000
AS26182 刀:横山加賀介藤原祐永 天保十一年八月日 (菊紋)一備陽長船(特別保存刀剣)
¥1,100,000
