{"id":29588,"date":"2025-12-20T10:40:03","date_gmt":"2025-12-20T01:40:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sword-auction.com\/?post_type=product&p=29588"},"modified":"2025-12-20T10:41:35","modified_gmt":"2025-12-20T01:41:35","slug":"as24392-wakizashioshu-aizu-ju-masanaga-3rd-generationnbthk-hozon-token","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/sword-auction.com\/en\/product\/29588\/as24392-wakizashioshu-aizu-ju-masanaga-3rd-generationnbthk-hozon-token\/","title":{"rendered":"AS24392 Wakizashi:Oshu Aizu Ju Masanaga (3rd generation)(NBTHK Hozon Token)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Ordering number:AS24392<\/p>\n

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

Signature: Oshu Aizu Ju Masanaga (3rd generation)
\n\u5965\u5dde\u4f1a\u6d25\u4f4f\u653f\u9577(3\u4ee3)<\/p>\n

Shinto: Jyo Saku: Mutsu
\nWe divide 4 sections for each sword as Saijyo Saku, Jyojyo Saku, Jyo Saku and Regular Saku.
\nThis work is ranked as Jyo Saku.
\nHabaki: Double-layered gold\/silver-covered habaki
\nBlade Length: 54.5 cm (21.46 in)
\nCurvature: 1.2 cm (0.47 in)
\nMekugi Hole: 1
\nWidth at Base (Motohaba): 3.06 cm (1.20 in)
\nWidth at Tip (Sakihaba): 2.07 cm (0.81 in)
\nThickness of rim (Kasane): 0.69 cm (0.27 in)
\nSword Weight: 550 g
\nEra: Edo period, Shotoku era (1711)
\nShape: The blade is wide with a strong thickness and slightly deep curvature, forming a robust work with an extended kissaki.
\nAlthough there is a forged area on the upper part of the tang (nakago) on the left side, the overall impression is dignified and solid.
\nJigane: Ko-itame hada is well forged, with ji-nie attached, and the grain pattern is clearly visible and beautiful.
\nHamon: The hamon is made in nie-deki, beginning with gunome-midare from the hamachi, featuring sunagashi and kinsuji within the ha.
\nIt turns back boldly and beautifully toward the boshi.<\/p>\n

Features:
\nOshu Aizu Ju Masanaga was the 3rd generation, commonly known as Toshiro.
\nHe passed away in 1726.
\nDuring a time when demand for swords was declining, he focused on creating beautiful works.
\nAs a result, this piece also features a beautiful hamon with kinsuji and sunagashi.<\/p>\n

Koshirae:
\nTsuba: Shakudo nanako ground with a high-relief carving of a raptor, decorated with gold inlay.
\nMenuki: Carving of dragonflies.
\nFuchi: Iron base with a plant motif and gold iroe.
\nKashira: Horn.
\nSaya (Scabbard): Red and black lacquered saya.<\/p>\n

Aoi Art\u2019s Comment:\u3000This work has a bright nioiguchi and features striking kinsuji and sunagashi.
\nIt is a wide and solid blade for its length, with beautifully flowing masame-hada jigane.
\nAs a mid-Edo period piece, it reflects the era when swordsmiths dedicated themselves to producing beautiful works.<\/p>\n

Historical Background:\u3000The year 1711, during the Shotoku era, falls in the mid-Edo period.
\nDuring this time, demand for swords declined, and swordsmiths sought to improve their craftsmanship through elegant hamon and elaborate carvings.<\/p>\n

NBTHK Hozon Token
\nAoi Art estimation paper
\nWhole Oshigata<\/p>\n

Please note: the price does not include the shipping fees.<\/p>\n

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