{"product_id":"authentic-shinto-era-katana-for-sale-mumei-tozando-1","title":"Authentic Shintō Era Katana for Sale - Mumei | Tozando","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAntique Japanese Katana, unsigned (mumei) — early-to-mid Edo period — ubu, an impressive near-2-shaku-4-sun blade with a bold midare hamon — in shirasaya with a finely worked silver habaki\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUbu, unsigned long katana in shinogi-zukuri · well-packed masame-hada with even ji-nie · broad, dynamic notare-and-gunome midare with ko-nie, ashi, yō, nijūba and sunagashi · fitted with a beautiful decorative silver habaki\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn \u003cem\u003eubu\u003c\/em\u003e (original-length), unsigned (\u003cem\u003emumei\u003c\/em\u003e) long sword judged to date from the early-to-mid Edo period. Its powerful length, approaching 2 shaku 4 sun (about 72.7 cm), and its deep, boldly tempered \u003cem\u003emidare\u003c\/em\u003e edge give it overwhelming presence — a katana thoroughly worthy of appreciation and collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWorkmanship and condition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blade is freshly polished and, apart from a little faint age-rust here and there, remains in fine, essentially flawless condition. The \u003cem\u003ejigane\u003c\/em\u003e is a well-packed \u003cem\u003emasame-hada\u003c\/em\u003e (straight grain) through which orderly forging lines flow, showing a clear, clean skin; fine \u003cem\u003eji-nie\u003c\/em\u003e gather evenly across it, lending real depth and a smooth, lustrous texture. The \u003cem\u003ehamon\u003c\/em\u003e is a broad, dynamic \u003cem\u003emidare\u003c\/em\u003e of wide temper — a \u003cem\u003enotare\u003c\/em\u003e mixed with \u003cem\u003egunome\u003c\/em\u003e. Sparkling \u003cem\u003eko-nie\u003c\/em\u003e lie firmly along the temper boundary, and the \u003cem\u003enioiguchi\u003c\/em\u003e is bright and clear. Within the edge run fine \u003cem\u003eashi\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eyō\u003c\/em\u003e, with passages of \u003cem\u003enijūba\u003c\/em\u003e-like double lines and clear \u003cem\u003esunagashi\u003c\/em\u003e activity — a superb piece that unites bold flamboyance with intricate points of interest. The \u003cem\u003ebōshi\u003c\/em\u003e turns in as a \u003cem\u003emidare-komi\u003c\/em\u003e and returns cleanly and neatly. The tang (\u003cem\u003enakago\u003c\/em\u003e) is \u003cem\u003eubu\u003c\/em\u003e — untouched by later hands — retaining its natural age patina and a firm peg-hole (\u003cem\u003emekugi-ana\u003c\/em\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eForm\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA commanding blade with generous \u003cem\u003esori\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003emihaba\u003c\/em\u003e and a crisply defined \u003cem\u003eshinogi\u003c\/em\u003e line, in beautiful \u003cem\u003eshinogi-zukuri\u003c\/em\u003e. Its near 2-shaku-4-sun length and well-retained \u003cem\u003ekasane\u003c\/em\u003e give it a solid, satisfying heft and a real sense of weight in the hand — the embodiment of the robust taste and refined functional beauty favored by the samurai of the early-to-mid Edo period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Habaki and Mounting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSetting off the blade is a silver decorative \u003cem\u003ehabaki\u003c\/em\u003e (blade collar) of notably high craftsmanship and aesthetic sense. Its upper part is filled, without a gap, by a fine, regular granular pattern in the manner of \u003cem\u003enanako\u003c\/em\u003e (fish-roe) punch-work, while the lower part is cut with sharp, orderly \u003cem\u003eyasurime\u003c\/em\u003e (file-mark) lines. The two contrasting textures — glossy and matte — play off one another beautifully, fusing classical metalwork technique with a refined, almost contemporary design sense. It tightens the presence of this long, robust blade from the base and further heightens its appeal. The sword is preserved in a plain wood \u003cem\u003eshirasaya\u003c\/em\u003e (resting scabbard).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePowerful yet possessed of delicate beauty, this is a highly rewarding piece that lets the viewer savor the full pleasure of sword appreciation — an excellent work, ready to enjoy exactly as it is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis piece can also be mounted on a Uchigatana mount (for an additional fee). If you’d like this option, please indicate so in the comments section, and we’ll email you a PDF catalog of available mounting fittings.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Katana (shinogi-zukuri)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSignature (mei):\u003c\/strong\u003e unsigned (mumei), ubu (un-shortened) tang\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCertification:\u003c\/strong\u003e none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e Early-to-mid Edo period (attributed)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJigane:\u003c\/strong\u003e well-packed masame-hada with even ji-nie; clear, deep skin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHamon:\u003c\/strong\u003e broad, dynamic notare mixed with gunome (midare), with ko-nie, bright nioiguchi, ashi, yō, nijūba-like lines and sunagashi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBōshi:\u003c\/strong\u003e midare-komi, turning back neatly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade length (nagasa):\u003c\/strong\u003e 72.4 cm \/ 28.50 in (approaching 2 shaku 4 sun)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCurvature (sori):\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.6 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWidth at base (motohaba):\u003c\/strong\u003e 32.5 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThickness at base (motokasane):\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.3 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWidth at tip (sakihaba):\u003c\/strong\u003e 22 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThickness at tip (sakikasane):\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.1 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight (blade only):\u003c\/strong\u003e 790 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e freshly polished; slight faint age-rust, otherwise essentially flawless and sound\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMounting:\u003c\/strong\u003e shirasaya (plain wood resting scabbard) with a decorative silver habaki (nanako-style upper, yasurime lower)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTorokushō (Japanese registration) No.:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gifu 36383\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Tozando Katana Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53589059109227,"sku":"611-ATQSWD-Gifu36383","price":590000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0491\/2178\/8069\/files\/gifu36383_1.jpg?v=1784694156","url":"https:\/\/japanesesword.net\/products\/authentic-shinto-era-katana-for-sale-mumei-tozando-1","provider":"Tozando Katana Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}