Unokubi-Zukuri 鵜首造 Heavy TANTO with Kozuka, Edo period mumei

A wide, thick, heavy tanto sword.
The sides of the Tsuba sword are decorated with brass inlay, and the Kozuka sword is signed by Kanemoto.
The lion Menuki sword is large and impressive, and the Fuchikashira sword features pine needles in silver inlay.
The sheath is elaborately painted.

Signature : Mumei (Unsigned)
Nagasa : 283mm (11.14 in.) 
Sori : 2mm (0.08 in.) 
Total length : 470mm (18.50 in.) 
Motohaba : 28.9mm (1.14 in.) 
Sakihaba : 21.5mm (0.85 in.) 
Motokasane : 7.4mm (0.29 in.) 
Sakikasane : 5.5mm (0.22 in.) 
Blade Weight : 279g
Total Weight : 552g