| Item No. TAN-0356 無銘（祐定） | |
|---|---|
| Mei |
Mumei, but attributed to Sukesada Back: -- |
| Shape | Morohazukuri |
| Region | Bizen Province |
| Era | Late Muromachi Period |
Size
| Length |
21.8 cm 8.58 in
|
| Motohaba |
2.37 cm 0.93 in
|
| Shinogikasane |
0.68 cm 0.27 in
|
NBTHK Certification
| Status | Tokubetsu Kichō Tōken |
| Certification Date | November 17, 1963 |
Provincial Registration
| Registration Authority | Okayama Prefecture |
| Registration Date | March 30, 1951 |
Item Details
| Jihada (Metal pattern) | Itame-nagare with mokume |
| Hamon (Temper line) | Itame with hotsure and kuichigai |
| Bōshi (Point / Tip) | Togari turn |
| Nakago (Tang) | Ubu, but mumei. Kattesagari file pattern and a kurijri end |
| Mekugiana (Rivet holes) | 2 |
| Habaki | Copper base gold foil with file habaki |
| Price | Sold |
Other Info
| This Tanto is Moroha-zukuri style. This style was forged after the Mid Muromachi Period. It reflects the battle era and was made popular and spread all throughout Japan. Most of the Moroha-zukuri style Tanto were forged in Osafune, Bizen Province. This Tanto was forged by Sukesada, but does not have a specific name associated. |
