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Ordering number\uff1aAS25032<\/p>\n

Wakizashi: Shirasaya with Koshirae (NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token)<\/p>\n

Signature: Bizen Koku Ju Osafune Shichibei no Jo Sukesada
\nDated: A lucky day in February, Meireki 3 (1657)
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\n\u660e\u66a6\u4e09\u5e74\u4e8c\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 Jyo Saku among the works by Bizen Kuni Ju Osafune Shichibei no Jo Sukesada.
\nHabaki: Gold foil single-piece
\nBlade Length: 51.4 cm (20.24 in)
\nCurvature: 1.5 cm (0.59 in)
\nMekugi Hole: 1
\nWidth at Base (Motohaba): 2.79 cm (1.10 in)
\nWidth at Tip: 2.05 cm (0.81 in)
\nThickness: 0.72 cm (0.28 in)
\nSword Weight: 505 g
\nEra: Early Edo period, Meireki 3 (1657)
\nShape: The blade has ample width and thickness with a deep curvature, and the kissaki is slightly extended.
\nJigane: Fine ko-itame hada, well-forged and of excellent quality.
\nHamon: Large gunome-midare with muneyaki on the shinogi-ji.
\nThe boshi is in ichimai style.<\/p>\n

Features: This piece is signed with the honorary title \u201cShichibei no Jo,\u201d which suggests it was made for someone of high status, likely of daimyo class.
\nIt is a well-preserved blade with rich niku (meat) and carefully finished nakago.
\nBizen Kuni Ju Osafune Shichibei no Jo Sukesada was the legitimate son of T\u014dshir\u014d Sukesada and is considered the fifth-generation descendant of Eish\u014dk\u014dz\u014dzaemon.
\nHe passed away in Enp\u014d 2 (1674) at the age of 98.
\nAt a glance, this sword gives the impression of a Sue-Bizen piece.<\/p>\n

Koshirae:
\nTsuba: Vertical oval-shaped shakudo nanakoji tsuba with fukurin rim.
\nHigh relief carving of dragon and clouds with gold iroe (coloring).
\nFuchikashira: Shakudo nanakoji with plant motifs carved and decorated with gold iroe.
\nSaya (Scabbard): Aogai chirashi (scattered shell inlay).
\nKojiri: Silver with a baton (saibai) motif.
\nMenuki: Shakudo with plant motifs carved and decorated with gold iroe.
\nKozuka: Suaka base with high relief carving of cloud dragon and gold iroe.
\nKogatana (Small Blade): Ch\u014dji hamon.
\nSignature: Hachiman Hokuso….<\/p>\n

Aoi Art\u2019s Comment: The condition of this sword by Bizen Kuni Ju Osafune Shichibei no Jo Sukesada is excellent.
\nThe koshirae fittings are themed around dragons, and are finely crafted.<\/p>\n

Historical Background: This work dates to just before the Kanbun era of the Edo period, a time when Bizen sword production had nearly collapsed due to flooding in the late Muromachi period.
\nDuring the Edo period, Bizen swordsmithing significantly declined as the demand for practical swords diminished.
\nNonetheless, Bizen Kuni Ju Osafune Shichibei no Jo Sukesada, who was active around Meireki 3 (1657), is considered one of the last true Bizen swordsmiths.
\nHighly recommended for acquisition.<\/p>\n

NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token
\nAoi Art estimation paper
\nWhole Oshigata
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Ordering number\uff1aAS25032 Wakizashi: Shirasaya with Koshirae (NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token) Signature: Bizen Koku Ju Osafune Shichibei no Jo Sukesada Dated: A lucky day in February, Meireki 3 (1657) \u5099\u524d\u56fd\u4f4f\u9577\u8239\u4e03\u5175\u885b\u5c09\u7950\u5b9a \u660e\u66a6\u4e09\u5e74\u4e8c\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 Jyo Saku among […]\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":[],"class_list":["post-29280","product","type-product","status-publish","hentry","product_cat-wakizashi-en","product_cat-sword-en"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sword-auction.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/29280","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=29280"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}