Description ITEM DESCRIPTION: Comes with kimono or cotton bag. Comes with certificate of supein Nihonto. Comes with original prefecture certificate. Mumei Katana – Mid Edo Period Signature (mei): Mumei (unsigned) Estimated period: Mid -Late Edo period (18-19th century) Torokusho registration number: 大阪第55858号 (Osaka No. 55858) Blade length (nagasa): 66.5 cm Curvature (sori): 1.6 cm Historical and Artistic Overview This unsigned (mumei) katana very heavy blade was forged during the mid to late Edo period, a time marked by peace, martial refinement, and the increasing sophistication of sword aesthetics. The lack of signature may indicate either a deliberate omission by the smith, a private commission, or a shortening of the tang (suriage) during the blade’s history. Despite its anonymity, the blade exhibits excellent balance and craftsmanship, with a length of 66.5 cm and a gentle 1.6 cm sori, offering agility and cutting efficiency. It is mounted in a complete koshirae of classical aesthetic: understated, balanced, and functional, reflecting the quiet dignity of samurai culture in the 18th century. Technical Description Blade Type: Katana Signature: Mumei (unsigned) Length (nagasa): 66.5 cm Curvature (sori): 1.6 cm Polish: Good; hamon clearly visible Hamon: Suguha, straight and clean, with possible inner activity (ko-nie) Hada: Ko-itame grain, refined and visible in some areas Kissaki: Chu-kissaki, balanced tip Nakago: Ubu or slightly suriage, with one mekugi-ana, no signature Mounting (Koshirae) Saya: Black lacquered with ishime-ji textured finish, in excellent condition Tsuka: Black tsuka-ito over white samegawa, tightly wrapped Menuki: Gilded, likely depicting vegetal or symbolic motifs Fuchi / Kashira: Iron, with elegant and understated relief decoration Tsuba: Iron, maru-gata (round shape), with a landscape or symbolic scene carved in low relief Habaki: Copper, well fitted and functional Technical Sheet Feature Details Type Katana Period Mid Edo (18th century) Signature Mumei (unsigned) Blade length 66.5 cm Curvature (sori) 1.6 cm Polish Good Hamon Suguha Hada Ko-itame Kissaki Chu-kissaki Saya Black, ishime-ji texture Tsuka Black cord over white samegawa Fuchi / Kashira Iron, with classic low-relief decoration Tsuba Iron, round, decorated with landscape or symbolic scene Menuki Gilded, vegetal motif Registration number Osaka No. 55858 (大阪第55858号) Includes the original Japanese registration certificate, confirming authenticity and increasing its value as a collectible and historical artifact. Blade is in good condition due to aging just superficial scratchings as normal. Not hagire and not fatal damage, of course. This is a japanese weapon so have a real historical value. This is a weapon with centuries, not machine crafted so can be minor movements of saya, tsuka, tsuba, etc. Because of dilatation, humidity, etc. and little damages propers of his age like small rust, scratches, etc. Relacionado
