{"id":26788,"date":"2025-05-15T14:29:41","date_gmt":"2025-05-15T05:29:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sword-auction.com\/product\/26788\/%e5%88%80%e8%82%a5%e5%89%8d%e5%9b%bd%e4%bd%8f%e4%ba%ba%e5%bf%a0%e5%90%89%e4%bd%9c%e5%88%9d%e4%bb%a3%e7%89%b9%e5%88%a5%e4%bf%9d%e5%ad%98%e5%88%80%e5%89%a3\/"},"modified":"2025-05-15T14:39:41","modified_gmt":"2025-05-15T05:39:41","slug":"%e5%88%80%e8%82%a5%e5%89%8d%e5%9b%bd%e4%bd%8f%e4%ba%ba%e5%bf%a0%e5%90%89%e4%bd%9c%e5%88%9d%e4%bb%a3%e7%89%b9%e5%88%a5%e4%bf%9d%e5%ad%98%e5%88%80%e5%89%a3","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/sword-auction.com\/en\/product\/26788\/%e5%88%80%e8%82%a5%e5%89%8d%e5%9b%bd%e4%bd%8f%e4%ba%ba%e5%bf%a0%e5%90%89%e4%bd%9c%e5%88%9d%e4%bb%a3%e7%89%b9%e5%88%a5%e4%bf%9d%e5%ad%98%e5%88%80%e5%89%a3\/","title":{"rendered":"AS25121\u3000Katana\uff1aHizen Kuni Junin Tadayoshi Saku (First Generation)(NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Katana in Shirasaya with Koshirae (NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token)<\/p>\n<p>Signature: Hizen Kuni Junin Tadayoshi Saku (First Generation)<br \/>\n\u80a5\u524d\u56fd\u4f4f\u4eba\u5fe0\u5409\u4f5c(\u521d\u4ee3)<\/p>\n<p>Shinto: Saijyo O-wazamono: Saijyo Saku: Hizen<br \/>\n(We divide 4 sections for each sword as Saijyo Saku, Jyojyo Saku, Jyo Saku, and Regular Saku.)<br \/>\nThis work is ranked as Jyojyo Saku among the works of Hizen Kuni Junin Tadayoshi.<br \/>\nHabaki: Gold foiled single Habaki<br \/>\nBlade Length: 67.0 cm (26.38 in)<br \/>\nCurvature: 1.4 cm (0.55 in)<br \/>\nMekugi Hole: 1<br \/>\nWidth at Base (Motohaba): 3.04 cm (1.20 in)<br \/>\nWidth at Yokote: 2.07 cm (0.81 in)<br \/>\nThickness: 0.60 cm (0.24 in)<br \/>\nSword Weight: 665 g<br \/>\nEra:Around the Edo(Keicho) period\uff081596\uff09<br \/>\nShape: At first glance, this sword gives an impression of antiquity.<br \/>\nIt has a well-proportioned width and curvature, with an extended Kissaki, presenting a well-balanced and elegant appearance.<br \/>\nJigane: The surface grain is clearly visible with Ji-nie, and the Shinogi-ji has a mixture of Itame and Mokume with some Masame.<br \/>\nThe Jigane is typical of Hizen&#8217;s beautiful texture, resembling Konuka-hada.<br \/>\nHamon: Nioi-based, straight Suguha with some irregularities.<br \/>\nThe Boshi is round and returns beautifully, reminiscent of Enju workmanship.<\/p>\n<p>Features: This sword is signed &#8220;Hizen Kuni Junin Tadayoshi Saku.&#8221;<br \/>\nOnly the first generation added &#8220;Saku&#8221; at the end.<br \/>\nIf it is not written, it would be &#8220;Tosa no Kami.&#8221;<br \/>\nHowever, in his later years, he signed as &#8220;Tadayoshi Saku.&#8221;<br \/>\nTadayoshi&#8217;s signature includes variations such as &#8220;Tadayoshi,&#8221; &#8220;Junin Tadayoshi Saku,&#8221; &#8220;Musashi Daijo Fujiwara Tadahiro,&#8221; and &#8220;Hizen Kuni Tadahiro.&#8221;<br \/>\nFor the first-generation Tadahiro, the dot in the first character is diamond-shaped, which requires careful attention.<br \/>\nThis work is an elegant straight Suguha with Hizen Jigane or Konuka-hada, providing a flawless and long-lasting appearance.<\/p>\n<p>Koshirae: Tsubei-fu Koshirae<br \/>\nTsuba: Mokko-shaped iron Tsuba, decorated with family crests and wisteria flowers, engraved with &#8220;Hachiman Daibosatsu&#8221; and signed as &#8220;Tohi Ju Noritsugu.&#8221;<br \/>\nThe back side has a depiction of flags with inscriptions.<br \/>\nFuchikashira: Shakudo nanako with Mokko crest in gold.<br \/>\nSaya (Scabbard): Black lacquer with a mixture of straw? and polished finish.<br \/>\nMenuki: Gold (possibly solid gold, though not guaranteed) with high-relief engraving of dragons.<\/p>\n<p>Aoi Art\u2019s Comment: Hizen Kuni Junin Tadayoshi Saku appears to have originally had two Mekugi holes, although only one is visible now.<br \/>\nThere seems to be a slight shortening, but it is so subtle that it is hardly noticeable.<br \/>\nThis is an outstanding work by the first generation.<br \/>\nThe Koshirae is also beautifully matched with the blade.<br \/>\nWe highly recommend this piece.<\/p>\n<p>NBTHK Hozon Token Certificate<br \/>\nAoi Art estimation paper: Whole Oshigata<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aoijapan.com\/img\/sword\/2025\/25121-2.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aoijapan.com\/img\/sword\/2025\/25121-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"20%\" height=\"20%\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aoijapan.com\/img\/sword\/2025\/25121-3.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aoijapan.com\/img\/sword\/2025\/25121-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"20%\" height=\"20%\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aoijapan.com\/img\/sword\/2025\/25121-4.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aoijapan.com\/img\/sword\/2025\/25121-4.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"20%\" height=\"20%\" \/><\/a>  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aoijapan.com\/img\/sword\/2025\/25121koshirae.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aoijapan.com\/img\/sword\/2025\/25121koshirae.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"20%\" height=\"20%\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.aoijapan.com\/img\/sword\/2025\/25121paper-1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aoijapan.com\/img\/sword\/2025\/25121paper-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\u201c60%\" height=\u201c60%\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aoijapan.com\/img\/sword\/2025\/25121paper-2.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aoijapan.com\/img\/sword\/2025\/25121paper-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\u201c60%\" height=\u201c60%\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.aoijapan.com\/img\/sword\/2025\/25121sayagaki.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aoijapan.com\/img\/sword\/2025\/25121sayagaki.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"30%\" height=\"30%\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.aoijapan.com\/img\/sword\/2025\/25121_p.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aoijapan.com\/img\/sword\/2025\/25121_p.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\u201c70%\u201d height=\u201c70%\u201d \/><\/a\n<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Katana in Shirasaya with Koshirae (NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token) Signature: Hizen Kuni Junin Tadayoshi Saku (First Generation) \u80a5\u524d\u56fd\u4f4f\u4eba\u5fe0\u5409\u4f5c(\u521d\u4ee3) Shinto: Saijyo O-wazamono: Saijyo Saku: Hizen (We divide 4 sections for each sword as Saijyo Saku, Jyojyo Saku, Jyo Saku, and Regular Saku.) 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