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This mumei katana from the late Edo period (Bakumatsu) features a thick kasane and shallow sori, characteristic of loyalist swords. The jigane is itame mixed with masame, and the hamon is gunome with active ashi. The blade is generally healthy with some minor rust and small nicks, but retains a full yakiba to the kissaki. It comes in shirasaya and is offered at a special price.

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Katana: Mumei - Typical Bakumatsu Loyalist Sword, 69.7cm

mumei · Edo · nagasa 69.7cm · sori 0.6cm

¥143,000
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Katana: Mumei - Typical Bakumatsu Loyalist Sword, 69.7cm — 11 of 31
Katana: Mumei - Typical Bakumatsu Loyalist Sword, 69.7cm — 12 of 31
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Measurements & details
Type
Katana
Period
Edo
Signature
Unsigned
Measurements
Nagasa 69.7cmSori 0.6cmMotohaba 3.03cmSakihaba 2.27cmKasane 0.83cmWeight 946g
Description

This mumei katana from the late Edo period (Bakumatsu) features a thick kasane and shallow sori, characteristic of loyalist swords. The jigane is itame mixed with masame, and the hamon is gunome with active ashi. The blade is generally healthy with some minor rust and small nicks, but retains a full yakiba to the kissaki. It comes in shirasaya and is offered at a special price.

Historical context

The Edo period (1615 to 1868)

›

Under the Tokugawa peace the daishō became a regulated uniform, and demand gathered in the castle towns, above all Edo itself. The craft split two ways: brilliant display work for connoisseurs, and tested blades whose cutting results were sometimes inlaid in gold.

The Edo period (1615 to 1868) →

Warning — certificate not found

We could not find an authenticity certificate on the seller’s listing. Japanese swords and fittings are normally papered by the NBTHK (or the NTHK). Without one, the attribution is the seller’s own assessment and has not been independently verified — treat it with caution and ask the dealer about certification before buying.

Seller
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Ikeda Art
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Return policy

Please contact us promptly after the item's arrival. Except where the item is defective, we cannot accept returns. For returns due to customer circumstances, the cost is the customer's responsibility. In the case of a defective item, we bear the cost.

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Description

This mumei katana from the late Edo period (Bakumatsu) features a thick kasane and shallow sori, characteristic of loyalist swords. The jigane is itame mixed with masame, and the hamon is gunome with active ashi. The blade is generally healthy with some minor rust and small nicks, but retains a full yakiba to the kissaki. It comes in shirasaya and is offered at a special price.

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Swords›Katana›Katana: Mumei - Typical Bakumatsu Loyalist Sword, 69.7cm
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Katana: Mumei - Typical Bakumatsu Loyalist Sword, 69.7cm

mumei · Edo · nagasa 69.7cm · sori 0.6cm

¥143,000
Visit seller website →
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Katana: Mumei - Typical Bakumatsu Loyalist Sword, 69.7cm — 1 of 31
Katana: Mumei - Typical Bakumatsu Loyalist Sword, 69.7cm — 2 of 31
Katana: Mumei - Typical Bakumatsu Loyalist Sword, 69.7cm — 3 of 31
Katana: Mumei - Typical Bakumatsu Loyalist Sword, 69.7cm — 4 of 31
Katana: Mumei - Typical Bakumatsu Loyalist Sword, 69.7cm — 5 of 31
Katana: Mumei - Typical Bakumatsu Loyalist Sword, 69.7cm — 6 of 31
Katana: Mumei - Typical Bakumatsu Loyalist Sword, 69.7cm — 7 of 31
Katana: Mumei - Typical Bakumatsu Loyalist Sword, 69.7cm — 8 of 31
Katana: Mumei - Typical Bakumatsu Loyalist Sword, 69.7cm — 9 of 31
Katana: Mumei - Typical Bakumatsu Loyalist Sword, 69.7cm — 10 of 31
Katana: Mumei - Typical Bakumatsu Loyalist Sword, 69.7cm — 11 of 31
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Measurements & details
Type
Katana
Period
Edo
Signature
Unsigned
Measurements
Nagasa 69.7cmSori 0.6cmMotohaba 3.03cmSakihaba 2.27cmKasane 0.83cmWeight 946g
Description

This mumei katana from the late Edo period (Bakumatsu) features a thick kasane and shallow sori, characteristic of loyalist swords. The jigane is itame mixed with masame, and the hamon is gunome with active ashi. The blade is generally healthy with some minor rust and small nicks, but retains a full yakiba to the kissaki. It comes in shirasaya and is offered at a special price.

Historical context

The Edo period (1615 to 1868)

›

Under the Tokugawa peace the daishō became a regulated uniform, and demand gathered in the castle towns, above all Edo itself. The craft split two ways: brilliant display work for connoisseurs, and tested blades whose cutting results were sometimes inlaid in gold.

The Edo period (1615 to 1868) →

Warning — certificate not found

We could not find an authenticity certificate on the seller’s listing. Japanese swords and fittings are normally papered by the NBTHK (or the NTHK). Without one, the attribution is the seller’s own assessment and has not been independently verified — treat it with caution and ask the dealer about certification before buying.

Seller
I
Ikeda Art
🇯🇵Ships from Japan
›
✓Verified dealerikedaart.net
Settles in JPY
Wire transferPayPal
Return policy

Please contact us promptly after the item's arrival. Except where the item is defective, we cannot accept returns. For returns due to customer circumstances, the cost is the customer's responsibility. In the case of a defective item, we bear the cost.

View all of Ikeda Art’s listings→View this item on the dealer’s site→

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