Description
ITEM DESCRIPTION:
Comes with kimono or cotton bag. Comes with certificate of supein Nihonto.
Blade (刀身):
This katana features a classically shaped blade with a clearly defined notare-midare hamon and a beautiful bohi along all blade. The hada appears to be mokume, with possible nie forming along the temper line. The boshi is rounded (maru), blending smoothly with the curvature. The polish is in good condition, allowing for easy appreciation of the hamon and jihada. The nakago is unsigned (mumei), showing a single visible mekugi-ana and deep patina, with fine yasurime (file marks), indicating age but no obvious signs of suriage.
Mounting (拵 – koshirae):
The sword is mounted in a complete and elegant koshirae. The saya is finished in sleek, black lacquer (plain ishime-ji style), minimalistic and formal.
The tsuka is wrapped in black tsuka-ito over white samegawa. The menuki depict shishi dogs playing in bronze — highly detailed and likely of spiritual or protective significance.
The tsuba is a mokkō-gata iron guard with openwork (sukashi) depicting plant motifs. The carving shows leaves and fruits, giving the piece symbolic depth and visual elegance.
The habaki is made of plain brass, well-fitted to the blade.
Technical Sheet:
Blade type: Katana
Signature: Mumei (unsigned)
Nagasa length: 64,7 cm
Curvature: 1,4 cm
Hamon: Notare-midare
Hada: Possibly mokume
Mounting: Full koshirae
Saya: Black lacquered, plain ishime
Tsuba: Mokkō-gata with vegetal openwork
Menuki: Humanoid/deity figures in gilded metal
Tsuka: Black tsuka-ito over white samegawa
Narrative and Value:
This mumei katana stands out for its harmonious balance between aesthetic sobriety and detailed craftsmanship. The undulating notare-midare hamon is both elegant and expressive, indicating careful tempering, great bohi along the blade. While unsigned, the blade’s form and features suggest a possible attribution to the Edo period, likely late Edo. The highly symbolic menuki and vegetal tsuba enhance its cultural depth suggest a high-status use. Its elegant black lacquer saya and overall excellent condition make this piece a desirable acquisition for collectors and practitioners alike.
Blade is in good condition due to aging just superficial scratchings as normal. Not hagire and not fatal damage, of course. This is a japanese weapon so have a real historical value. This is a weapon with centuries, not machine crafted so can be minor movements of saya, tsuka, tsuba, etc. Because of dilatation, humidity, etc. and little damages propers of his age like small rust, scratches, etc.
