{"id":29983,"date":"2026-01-24T11:43:52","date_gmt":"2026-01-24T02:43:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sword-auction.com\/?post_type=product&#038;p=29983"},"modified":"2026-01-24T11:43:52","modified_gmt":"2026-01-24T02:43:52","slug":"as25590-wakizashiyamashiro-daijo-minamoto-kunishige-nbthk-hozon-token","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/sword-auction.com\/en\/product\/29983\/as25590-wakizashiyamashiro-daijo-minamoto-kunishige-nbthk-hozon-token\/","title":{"rendered":"AS25590  Wakizashi:Yamashiro Daijo Minamoto Kunishige (NBTHK Hozon Token)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Ordering number:AS25590<\/p>\n<p>Wakizashi: in Shirasaya (NBTHK Hozon Token)<\/p>\n<p>Signature: Yamashiro Daijo Minamoto Kunishige<br \/>\n\u5c71\u57ce\u5927\u63be\u6e90\u570b\u91cd<\/p>\n<p>Shinto: J\u014dky\u014d Era (1684\u20131688) : J\u014dj\u014d Saku : Musashi Province<br \/>\nWe divide 4 sections for each sword as Saijyo Saku, Jyojyo Saku, Jyo Saku and Regular Saku.<br \/>\nThis piece is ranked as Jyo Saku among the works of Yamashiro Daijo Minamoto Kunishige.<br \/>\nBlade Length: 55.2 cm (21.73 in)<br \/>\nCurvature: 0.7 cm (0.28 in)<br \/>\nMekugi Hole: 1<br \/>\nWidth at Base (Motohaba): 3.05 cm (1.20 in)<br \/>\nWidth at Tip (Sakihaba): 2.03 cm (0.80 in)<br \/>\nThickness of rim (Kasane): 0.75 cm (0.30 in)<br \/>\nSword Weight: 555 g<br \/>\nShape: A well-proportioned blade with sufficient width and thickness, moderate curvature, and an extended kissaki.<br \/>\nJigane: Ko-itame hada, well-forged and forming a beautiful jigane.<br \/>\nHamon: Made in nie-deki, featuring a double straight temper line (nijuba), with a deep nioiguchi.<br \/>\nAt first glance, the hamon appears like that of a koto blade.<br \/>\nThe boshi is double (nijuba), forming into a triple hamon (sanjuba) with active kinsuji.<\/p>\n<p>Features: Known as the second generation Yamashiro Daijo, his real name was Otsuki Denshir\u014d.<br \/>\nHe was referred to as &#8220;Edo Mizuta&#8221; and also made swords in Tsuyama, Mimasaka Province.<br \/>\nWhile many of his works show a typical suguha style, this piece is notable for its flamboyant activities within the hamon.<br \/>\nIt showcases the dynamic characteristics of the Mizuta school to great effect.<\/p>\n<p>Aoi Art\u2019s Comment: The hamon is vividly visible even in the shinogi-ji area, enhancing its visual impact.<\/p>\n<p>Era Background: Edo period, around the J\u014dky\u014d era (1684\u20131688), attributed to the second generation of Yamashiro Daijo.<\/p>\n<p>NBTHK Hozon Token<br \/>\nAoi Art estimation paper: Whole Oshigata<\/p>\n<p>*Overseas shipping fee is not included in the price.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aoijapan.com\/img\/sword\/2025\/25590-2.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aoijapan.com\/img\/sword\/2025\/25590-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"30%\" height=\"30%\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aoijapan.com\/img\/sword\/2025\/25590-3.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aoijapan.com\/img\/sword\/2025\/25590-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"30%\" height=\"30%\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aoijapan.com\/img\/sword\/2025\/25590-4.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aoijapan.com\/img\/sword\/2025\/25590-4.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"30%\" height=\"30%\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aoijapan.com\/img\/sword\/2025\/25590paper-1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aoijapan.com\/img\/sword\/2025\/25590paper-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"40%\" height=\"40%\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aoijapan.com\/img\/sword\/2025\/25590paper-2.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aoijapan.com\/img\/sword\/2025\/25590paper-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"40%\" height=\"40%\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aoijapan.com\/img\/sword\/2025\/25590sayagaki.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aoijapan.com\/img\/sword\/2025\/25590sayagaki.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"40%\" height=\"40%\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aoijapan.com\/img\/sword\/2025\/25590_p.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aoijapan.com\/img\/sword\/2025\/25590_p.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"70%\" height=\"70%\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ordering number:AS25590 Wakizashi: in Shirasaya (NBTHK Hozon Token) Signature: Yamashiro Daijo Minamoto Kunishige \u5c71\u57ce\u5927\u63be\u6e90\u570b\u91cd Shinto: J\u014dky\u014d Era (1684\u20131688) : J\u014dj\u014d Saku : Musashi Province We divide 4 sections for each sword as Saijyo Saku, Jyojyo Saku, Jyo Saku and Regular Saku. 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