
Description
Specifications
* Attribution: Mumei, resembles the work of Shiga-zeki
* Era: Mid Muromachi Period
* Province (Kuni): Mino
* Certification: NBTHK Hozon Token
* Material: Tamahagane
* Forging Grain (Jihada, Jigane): Itame-hada and Masa-nagare
* Temper Pattern (Hamon): Ko-gunome-midare with Sunagashi and Tobiyaki
* Blade Length (Cutting Edge): 66.6 cm (26.22 inches)
* Curve (Sori): 1.2 cm (0.47 inches)
* Width at Base (Moto-Haba): 3.0 cm (1.18 inches)
* Width at Tip (Saki-Haba): 2.0 cm (0.79 inches)
* Thickness at Base (Moto-Kasane): 0.6 cm (0.24 inches)
* Sword Only Weight: 620 g (1.37 lbs)
* Rivet Holes (Mekugiana): 1
* Total Koshirae Length: Approximately 95 cm (37.4 inches)
* Delivery from Japan
Reserve: $5,300.00
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Condition
Antique
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NBTHK Hozon Certified Japanese Katana Sword, Shiga-zeki School, Mid Muromachi Period
Estimate $10,000-$15,000
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Feb 11, 2026 12:00 PM ESTNew York, NY, United States
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