{"id":30096,"date":"2026-02-03T10:16:54","date_gmt":"2026-02-03T01:16:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sword-auction.com\/?post_type=product&#038;p=30096"},"modified":"2026-02-03T10:16:54","modified_gmt":"2026-02-03T01:16:54","slug":"as25759-wakizashi-oite-nanki-shigekuni-tsukuru-first-generation-%e6%96%bc%e5%8d%97%e7%b4%80%e9%87%8d%e5%9b%bd%e9%80%a0%e5%88%9d%e4%bb%a3-nbthk-tokubetsu-hozon-token-consignment-sale","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/sword-auction.com\/en\/product\/30096\/as25759-wakizashi-oite-nanki-shigekuni-tsukuru-first-generation-%e6%96%bc%e5%8d%97%e7%b4%80%e9%87%8d%e5%9b%bd%e9%80%a0%e5%88%9d%e4%bb%a3-nbthk-tokubetsu-hozon-token-consignment-sale\/","title":{"rendered":"AS25759  Wakizashi:: Oite Nanki Shigekuni Tsukuru (First Generation) \u65bc\u5357\u7d00\u91cd\u56fd\u9020(\u521d\u4ee3) (NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token) (Consignment Sale)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Ordering Number: AS25759<\/p>\n<p>Wakizashi: in Shirasaya (NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token) (Consignment Sale)<br \/>\nSignature: Oite Nanki Shigekuni Tsukuru (First Generation)<br \/>\n\u65bc\u5357\u7d00\u91cd\u56fd\u9020(\u521d\u4ee3)<\/p>\n<p>Ryowazamono: Saijyo Saku: Kii<br \/>\nWe divide 4 sections for each sword as Saijyo Saku, Jyojyo Saku, Jyo Saku and Regular Saku.<br \/>\nThis work is ranked as Jyojyo Saku among the works of Nanki Shigekuni.<br \/>\nHabaki: Double-layered gold-covered habaki with considerable weight.<br \/>\nWhile other metals are included, a significant amount of silver is also used.<br \/>\nBlade Length: 41.3 cm (16.26 in)<br \/>\nCurvature: 1.0 cm (0.39 in)<br \/>\nMekugi Hole: 1<br \/>\nWidth at Base (Motohaba): 3.28 cm (1.29 in)<br \/>\nWidth at Tip: 2.66 cm (1.05 in)<br \/>\nThickness of rim (Kasane): 0.58 cm (0.23 in)<br \/>\nSword Weight: 605 g<br \/>\nEra: Edo period, around Kanei era (circa 1624\u20131644)<br \/>\nShape:Wide blade with slightly thick kasane.<br \/>\nOn one side of the blade is a carving of Bishamonten, and on the other side a dokko (vajra).<br \/>\nThe carvings are skillfully done and of exceptional quality.<br \/>\nIt is a superb work with delicate and intricate carving.<br \/>\nJigane:Well-forged ko-itame hada with dense grain, forming a fine and refined steel surface.<br \/>\nHamon:Nie-based temper line with overlapping double hamon, thick nioiguchi, and round kaeri with deep turn-back in the boshi.<\/p>\n<p>Features: Nanki Shigekuni is particularly known for the excellence of his jigane.<br \/>\nHe is also highly skilled in detailed carvings.<br \/>\nHis representations of Bishamonten, in particular, are exceptional and distinct from typical examples, showing a high level of detail.<\/p>\n<p>Aoi Art\u2019s Comment: A notable characteristic of Nanki Shigekuni\u2019s swords is the large mekugi hole.<br \/>\nIf your Nanki Shigekuni sword has a small mekugi hole, caution is advised.<br \/>\nWorks by Nanki Shigekuni are rarely seen on the market.<br \/>\nThis is a highly recommended masterpiece.<\/p>\n<p>NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token<br \/>\nAoiArt estimation paper: Whole Oshigata<\/p>\n<p>Please note: The price does not include the international shipping fees.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aoijapan.com\/img\/sword\/2025\/25759-2.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aoijapan.com\/img\/sword\/2025\/25759-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"30%\" height=\"30%\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aoijapan.com\/img\/sword\/2025\/25759-3.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aoijapan.com\/img\/sword\/2025\/25759-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"30%\" height=\"30%\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aoijapan.com\/img\/sword\/2025\/25759-4.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aoijapan.com\/img\/sword\/2025\/25759-4.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"30%\" height=\"30%\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aoijapan.com\/img\/sword\/2025\/25759paper-1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aoijapan.com\/img\/sword\/2025\/25759paper-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"40%\" 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each sword as Saijyo Saku, Jyojyo Saku, Jyo Saku and Regular Saku. 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