{"id":28998,"date":"2025-11-07T13:07:46","date_gmt":"2025-11-07T04:07:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sword-auction.com\/?post_type=product&p=28998"},"modified":"2025-11-07T13:07:46","modified_gmt":"2025-11-07T04:07:46","slug":"as25532-tanto-nobusada64th-nbthk-juyo-token","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/sword-auction.com\/en\/product\/28998\/as25532-tanto-nobusada64th-nbthk-juyo-token\/","title":{"rendered":"AS25532 Tanto: Nobusada(64th NBTHK Juyo Token)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Ordering number:AS25532<\/p>\n

Tanto in Shirasaya with Koshirae and box(64th NBTHK Juyo Token)<\/p>\n

Signature: Nobusada
\n\u4fe1\u8c9e<\/p>\n

Box Inscription:
\nProvenance: Formerly passed down in the Asaka-no-miya family
\nYamashiro Province \u2013 Nobusada
\nA fine piece with ubu nakago and signature intact
\nWritten in Showa 7 (1932), month unspecified
\nPresented by the Mayor of Aizu-Wakamatsu City, Fukushima Prefecture
\nDonor: Aizu Token Kanshoukai (Aizu Sword Appreciation Society)
\nHon’ami Nisshu<\/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 of Nobusada.
\nHabaki: Single gold-covered
\nBlade Length: 9 sun 3 bu (28.2 cm \/ 11.10 in)
\nCurvature: Uchizori (slightly inward-curved)
\nMekugi Holes: 3
\nWidth at Base (Motohaba): 2.70 cm (1.06 in)
\nThickness (Kasane): 0.60 cm (0.24 in)
\nSword Weight: 205 g
\nEra: Early Muromachi period, around the Oei era (1394\u20131428)
\nShape:Hira-zukuri, mitsumune.
\nThe blade has a standard width, slightly thicker kasane, and slight uchizori.
\nJigane:Itame hada with flowing pattern, slightly standing out, with ji-nie and chikei.
\nUtsuri is also visible.
\nHamon:Notare with mixed gunome, including ashi and yo, with abundant nie, tobiyaki, and yubashiri.
\nFine sunagashi appears.
\nThe nioiguchi is bright and clear.
\nBoshi is irregular with sweeping return (hakikake), large rounded tip on the omote, both sides returning short.
\nCarvings:Omote: Traces of Bonji and lotus pedestal, with koshi-hi carved and flowing.
\nUra: Traces of Bonji and twin koshi-hi carved in flowing style.<\/p>\n

Features: According to reference books, Nobusada is usually considered a former name of Shikibu-no-Jo Nobukuni.
\nFurther research is needed on this point.
\nThe sword once held by Kumano Hayatama Shrine bears the names Nobukuni, Sadamitsu, Nobukiyo, and Sadatsugu, alongside Nobusada.
\nThat sword is dated to 1390, and based on comparison, it is clear that Nobusada was a swordsmith related to the Nobukuni school.
\nThis tanto has a standard width, slightly thick kasane, and slightly extended length with inward curvature.
\nThe forging is itame hada with tobiyaki and yubashiri, fine sunagashi, and a bright and clear nioiguchi.
\nIt is an excellent piece.
\nThe gunome patterns, often appearing in pairs, show traits reminiscent of Nobukuni.
\nAs a signed piece, it is a valuable reference.
\nThis fine work is featured in Kozan Oshigata.<\/p>\n

Koshirae:
\nSaya: Dark brown lacquered saya.
\nMenuki: Shakudo base, with a high-relief carving of a tiger.<\/p>\n

Aoi Art\u2019s Comment: This piece has an ample blade length and is designated as a 64th Juyo Token.
\nBeing a recent designation, the standards were particularly strict.
\nA copy of the Kozan Oshigata is included with this sword.<\/p>\n

64th NBTHK Juyo Token
\nAoi Art estimation paper: Whole Oshigata
\nBox
\n*Shipping fee not included.<\/p>\n

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