{"id":29300,"date":"2025-11-29T11:43:15","date_gmt":"2025-11-29T02:43:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sword-auction.com\/?post_type=product&#038;p=29300"},"modified":"2025-12-07T05:47:35","modified_gmt":"2025-12-06T20:47:35","slug":"as25486-wakizashiomi-daijo-fujiwara-tadahironbthk-tokubetsu-hozon-token","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/sword-auction.com\/en\/product\/29300\/as25486-wakizashiomi-daijo-fujiwara-tadahironbthk-tokubetsu-hozon-token\/","title":{"rendered":":AS25486  Wakizashi:Omi Daijo Fujiwara Tadahiro(NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Ordering number:AS25486<\/p>\n<p>Wakizashi: Shirasaya with Koshirae (NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token)<\/p>\n<p>Signature: Omi Daijo Fujiwara Tadahiro<br \/>\n\u8fd1\u6c5f\u5927\u63be\u85e4\u539f\u5fe0\u5e83<\/p>\n<p>Shinto: Superior Cutting Ability (Ryowazamono), Jyojyo Saku, Hizen<br \/>\nWe divide 4 sections for each sword as Saijyo Saku, Jyojyo Saku, Jyo Saku and Regular Saku.<br \/>\nThis sword is ranked as Jyojyo Saku among the works of Tadahiro.<br \/>\nHabaki: Double-layered gold-foil Habaki<br \/>\nBlade Length: 48.4 cm (19.06 in)<br \/>\nCurvature: 1.0 cm (0.39 in)<br \/>\nMekugi Hole: 1<br \/>\nWidth at Base (Motohaba): 2.98 cm (1.17 in)<br \/>\nWidth at Tip (Sakihaba): 2.23 cm (0.88 in)<br \/>\nThickness of rim (Kasane): 0.64 cm (0.25 in)<br \/>\nSword Weight: 470 g<br \/>\nShape: The blade is slightly wide with thick kasane.<br \/>\nThe curvature is standard, and the kissaki is extended, giving the sword a well-balanced and elegant appearance.<br \/>\nJigane: The itame-hada (board grain pattern) in the blade is well-forged, and the grain is clearly visible.<br \/>\nHamon: Although Tadahiro is known for suguha (straight temper lines), this blade features gunome-midare.<br \/>\nThe ashi are long and active, with a deep nioiguchi.<br \/>\nIt is a beautiful and refined work.<\/p>\n<p>Features: Tadahiro was a swordsmith from Hizen and the biological son of the first-generation Tadayoshi.<br \/>\nHis real name was Hashimoto Heisakuro.<br \/>\nAfter his father passed away, he began forging swords from around 1633 (Kanei 10).<br \/>\nIn 1641 (Kanei 18), at the age of 29, he was awarded the title &#8220;Omi Daijo&#8221;.<br \/>\nHis peak production period was during the Shoho and Keian eras after receiving this title.<br \/>\nHe never succeeded the name Tadayoshi and signed his swords as &#8220;Tadahiro&#8221; throughout his life.<br \/>\nHe was granted a residence and 20 koku of rice by the domain and contributed significantly to the rise of Hizen-to.<br \/>\nHe had a long swordsmithing career of about 60 years and lived a long life, leaving behind many works in a variety of styles.<br \/>\nHe passed away in 1693 (Genroku 6) at the age of 80.<br \/>\nHis blades are known for their sharpness and are designated as O-Wazamono.<br \/>\nWhile Tadahiro is predominantly known for suguha, this particular blade is a healthy example of gunome-midare.<\/p>\n<p>Koshirae:<br \/>\nTsuba: Round iron tsuba with carvings of gourds and sickles, decorated with gold iroe (coloring).<br \/>\nMenuki: Carvings of human figures, decorated with gold iroe.<br \/>\nFuchikashira: Decorated with a variety of fish such as pufferfish, flying fish, and flounder, carved and highlighted with gold iroe.<br \/>\nSaya (Scabbard): Lacquered with scattered blue shell inlay (aogai-chirashi).<br \/>\nKozuka: Made of shakudo nanako-ji with a high-relief carving of a chrysanthemum bouquet, decorated with gold iroe.<br \/>\nIncludes kogatana (small knife).<\/p>\n<p>NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token<br \/>\nAoi Art estimation paper<br \/>\nWhole Oshigata<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aoijapan.com\/img\/sword\/2025\/25486-2.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aoijapan.com\/img\/sword\/2025\/25486-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"20%\" height=\"20%\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aoijapan.com\/img\/sword\/2025\/25486-3.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aoijapan.com\/img\/sword\/2025\/25486-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"20%\" height=\"20%\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aoijapan.com\/img\/sword\/2025\/25486-4.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aoijapan.com\/img\/sword\/2025\/25486-4.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"20%\" height=\"20%\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aoijapan.com\/img\/sword\/2025\/25486koshirae.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aoijapan.com\/img\/sword\/2025\/25486koshirae.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"20%\" height=\"20%\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.aoijapan.com\/img\/sword\/2025\/25486paper-1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aoijapan.com\/img\/sword\/2025\/25486paper-1.jpg\n\" alt=\"\" width=\u201c60%\" height=\u201c60%\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aoijapan.com\/img\/sword\/2025\/25486paper-2.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aoijapan.com\/img\/sword\/2025\/25486paper-2.jpg\n\" alt=\"\" width=\u201c60%\" height=\u201c60%\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.aoijapan.com\/img\/sword\/2025\/25486sayagaki.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aoijapan.com\/img\/sword\/2025\/25486sayagaki.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"30%\" height=\"30%\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.aoijapan.com\/img\/sword\/2025\/25486_p.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aoijapan.com\/img\/sword\/2025\/25486_p.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\u201c70%\u201d height=\u201c70%\u201d \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ordering number:AS25486 Wakizashi: Shirasaya with Koshirae (NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token) Signature: Omi Daijo Fujiwara Tadahiro \u8fd1\u6c5f\u5927\u63be\u85e4\u539f\u5fe0\u5e83 Shinto: Superior Cutting Ability (Ryowazamono), Jyojyo Saku, Hizen We divide 4 sections for each sword as Saijyo Saku, Jyojyo Saku, Jyo Saku and Regular Saku. 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