Mumei O-suriage Katana NBTHK Hozon attributed to Daido

Lexvdjagt · March 8

Mumei O-suriage Katana NBTHK Hozon attributed to Daido
Late Muromachi-Early Edo period

Specifications:
Blade Length (Nagasa): 67.6 cm (2 shaku 2 sun 3 bu)
Curvature (Sori): 1.7 cm
Width at Base (Motohaba): 3.02 cm
Width at Tip (Sakihaba): 1.99 cm
Thickness at Base (Motokasane): 0.74 cm
Thickness at Tip (Sakikasane): 0.41 cm
Number of Mekugi-Ana (Rivet Holes): 2 (1 plugged)

Blade Description:

Stunning Mino tradition Katana in shirasaya with NBTHK Hozon Kanteisho.

Both sides of the blade have koshi-hi that looks similar to a Naginata-hi, as well as a small hi near the koshi-hi. The jigane of the blade consists of a mixture of itame-hada and mokume-hada and includes thick ji-nie. The Hamon is mostly notare-midare with some ko-gunome. The hamon itself is full of activity including ko-ashi. The boshi of the blade is notare-komi flowing into ko-maru shape. The Nakago is shortened (O-suriage) and features two mekugi-ana with one plugged. The Habaki is Copper with a shakudo covering.

The blade is in stunning condition generally with only a few imperfections (see images) some ware on the mune. All visible flaws are imaged.

During the late Muromachi period to the early Edo period, several smiths in Mino Province used the name Daido. I am personally inclined to believe that this sword is a late Muromachi work, as it was heavily shortened and features a notare-komi boshi. The sale includes a sword bag and a copy of the Japanese registration paper as well.

Price:
€2800 Euro or $3000 USD

A portion of the sale will be donated to NMB if it is sold on NMB.

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This is my first time trying to take professional photographs of Nihonto, some reflections can be seen of my camera or the background. Please keep this in mind.