ŌMIYA MORIKAGE (ACTIVE CIRCA 1380-1394) A Bizen Tachi Nanbokuchō (1333-1392) or Muromachi (1393-1573) period, late 14th century Sugata (configuration): unokubizukuri, iorimune, ōgissaki with a deep sori Kitae (forging pattern): ō-itamehada based in nie Hamon (tempering pattern): narrow suguha with nioi and nie Boshi (tip): komaru with a shallow return Horimono (carving): naginatahi on both sides Nakago (tang): ubu with one hole and tachimei Morikage Habaki (collar): two-piece gold chiseled with crashing waves over a silver base Nagasa (length from tip to beginning of tang): 26 1/16in (66.2cm) Motohaba (width at start of tempered edge): 1 1/4in (3.2cm) Sakihaba (width before tip): 1in (2.5cm) In a shirasaya (wood storage scabbard) For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing