{"id":26928,"date":"2025-05-28T10:16:40","date_gmt":"2025-05-28T01:16:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sword-auction.com\/?post_type=product&p=26928"},"modified":"2025-05-28T10:16:40","modified_gmt":"2025-05-28T01:16:40","slug":"as25102-katanausuki-ju-takahashi-yosaburo-minamoto-hidenaganbthk-tokubetsu-hozon-token-nthk-estimation-paper","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/sword-auction.com\/en\/product\/26928\/as25102-katanausuki-ju-takahashi-yosaburo-minamoto-hidenaganbthk-tokubetsu-hozon-token-nthk-estimation-paper\/","title":{"rendered":"AS25102 Katana:Usuki-j\u016b Takahashi Yosabur\u014d Minamoto Hidenaga(NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token) (NTHK estimation paper)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Katana: Katana in Shirasaya (NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token) (NTHK estimation paper)<\/p>\n

Signature: Usuki-j\u016b Takahashi Yosabur\u014d Minamoto Hidenaga
\nGenji 1 Nen 3 Gatsu Kichijitsu (March, 1864)
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\n\u5143\u6cbb\u5143\u5e74\u4e09\u6708\u5409\u65e5<\/p>\n

We divide 4 sections for each sword as Saijyo Saku, Jyojyo Saku, Jyo Saku and Regular Saku.
\nThis work is ranked as Saijyo Saku among the works by Usuki-j\u016b Takahashi Yosabur\u014d Minamoto Hidenaga.
\nHabaki: Single-layered silver
\nBlade Length: 2 shaku 2 sun 8 bu 0 rin (69.1 cm \/ 27.20 in)
\nCurvature: 6 bu 0 rin (1.82 cm \/ 0.72 in)
\nMekugi Hole: 1
\nWidth at Base (Motohaba): 3.19 cm (1.26 in)
\nWidth at Tip (Sakihaba): 2.37 cm (0.93 in)
\nThickness of rim (Kasane): 0.61 cm (0.24 in)
\nSword Weight: 800 g
\nEra: Edo period, March 1864 (Genji 1)
\nShape: A wide and thick blade with deep curvature and slightly extended kissaki.
\nJigane: Well-forged ko-itame hada with clearly visible grain pattern.
\nHamon: Nie-based gunome-midare with varying height, in the style of t\u014dranba (wavy pattern), appearing bright and clear.<\/p>\n

Features: Usuki-j\u016b Takahashi Yosabur\u014d Minamoto Hidenaga was a swordsmith from Bungo (present-day Oita Prefecture) known especially for his skill in creating t\u014dranba-style hamon. His works display active sunagashi and kinsuji, and he is recognized for producing masterful swords. However, as this period approached the Hait\u014drei (Sword Abolishment Edict), it is believed that the number of blades he produced decreased. I personally handled a blade by this swordsmith about 40 years ago and remember him as a highly skilled artisan.<\/p>\n

Aoi Art\u2019s Comment: This sword comes with both a Tokubetsu Hozon Token certificate and a Token Hozonkai Sh\u016bsaku (Masterwork) certificate. The evaluation standards for Sh\u016bsaku by the Token Hozonkai are very strict, and such recognition adds considerable value.
\nUsuki City, located in the southeastern part of Oita Prefecture in Kyushu, is geographically divided into a coastal area (Usuki) and a mountainous area (Notsu). It is a region where one can observe the sun rising from the sea and setting in the mountains. The area enjoys abundant sunlight year-round and has a mild and pleasant climate. The fertile lands of the Notsu area support active agriculture, while the coastal Usuki area thrives in fishing from the rich Bungo Channel and has a well-established brewing industry producing miso and soy sauce since the late Edo period. It is believed that Takahashi Yosabur\u014d Minamoto Hidenaga worked as a swordsmith in such an environment. This piece is an excellent example of his craftsmanship.<\/p>\n

Historical Context: This was a time when imperial loyalists and shogunate supporters were in conflict.<\/p>\n

NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token Certificate
\nNTHK estimation Certificate
\nAoi Art estimation paper: Whole Oshigata<\/p>\n

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Katana: Katana in Shirasaya (NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token) (NTHK estimation paper) Signature: Usuki-j\u016b Takahashi Yosabur\u014d Minamoto Hidenaga Genji 1 Nen 3 Gatsu Kichijitsu (March, 1864) \u81fc\u6775\u4f4f\u9ad8\u6a4b\u4e0e\u4e09\u90ce\u6e90\u79c0\u6c38 \u5143\u6cbb\u5143\u5e74\u4e09\u6708\u5409\u65e5 We divide 4 sections for each sword as Saijyo Saku, Jyojyo Saku, Jyo Saku and Regular Saku. This work is ranked as Saijyo Saku among the works by […]\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":[],"class_list":["post-26928","product","type-product","status-publish","hentry","product_cat-katana-en","product_cat-sword-en"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sword-auction.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/26928","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sword-auction.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sword-auction.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sword-auction.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=26928"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}