Katana Taira Nagamori NBTHK Hozon

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Type (Tachi, Katana, Wakizashi, Tanto, Naginata, Other) : Katana
Ubu, Suriage or O-Suriage : Ubu or close to ubu
Mei : (Mumei, Signature) :  Taira Nagamori (平長盛)
Papered or not and by whom? : NBTHK Hozon
Era/Age : Muromachi Period
Shirasaya, Koshirae or Bare Blade? : Shirasaya & koshirae
Nagasa/Blade Length : 71cm / 27.95 inches
Sori : 1.7cm / 0.6 in

Motohaba : 2.69cm / 1.05 in

Kasane : 0.8cm / 0.31 in
Hamon Type : based on suguha in nie deki, plentiful ashi, hakikake boshi
Jihada : itame-nagare mixed with masame and o-hada
Other Hataraki Visible : ji-nie
Flaws : conspicuous Masame-ware, conspicuous rough hada and o-hada, small ware near kissaki on ura side
Sword Location : Georgia, USA
Will ship to :  Anywhere.  Buyer assumes full responsibility for getting the sword through import customs and/or any legal issues with receiving a sword in the receiving county
Payment Methods Accepted : Zelle, Paypal
Price and Currency :  $3250 USD OBO + calculated shipping
Other Info and Full Description : 

 

A long kanmuri-otoshi or nagamaki-naoshi-zukuri katana signed Taira Nagamori.  In shirasaya with koshirae.  NBTHK Hozon.  I've done my best to take useful photographs but I am happy to answer questions or take additional photos.  I will be listing this on eBay at some point, but it's offered for less here minus the fees. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[RobCarter3]

[RobCarter3]

[RobCarter3]

SOLD! Thank you for the interest, everyone.