{"id":30156,"date":"2026-02-07T10:08:42","date_gmt":"2026-02-07T01:08:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sword-auction.com\/?post_type=product&p=30156"},"modified":"2026-02-07T10:08:43","modified_gmt":"2026-02-07T01:08:43","slug":"as25441-katana%ef%bc%9ao-ashu-shin-yoshimasa-ju-bizen-suke-munetsugu-saku-kore-bunkyu-1-nen-11-gatsu-hi-november-1861-at-senju-daitai-dotanbarai-kirite-yamada-genzo29th-nbthk-juyo-token","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/sword-auction.com\/en\/product\/30156\/as25441-katana%ef%bc%9ao-ashu-shin-yoshimasa-ju-bizen-suke-munetsugu-saku-kore-bunkyu-1-nen-11-gatsu-hi-november-1861-at-senju-daitai-dotanbarai-kirite-yamada-genzo29th-nbthk-juyo-token\/","title":{"rendered":"AS25441 Katana\uff1aO Ashu Shin Yoshimasa Ju Bizen Suke Munetsugu Saku Kore Bunky\u016b 1 Nen 11 Gatsu Hi (November, 1861) At Senju, Daitai Dotanbarai Kirite Yamada Genz\u014d(29th NBTHK Juyo Token)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Ordering number:AS25441<\/p>\n

Katana in Shirasaya (29th NBTHK Juyo Token)<\/p>\n

Signature: O Ashu Shin Yoshimasa Ju
\nBizen Suke Munetsugu Saku Kore
\nBunky\u016b 1 Nen 11 Gatsu Hi (November, 1861)
\nAt Senju, Daitai Dotanbarai Kirite Yamada Genz\u014d
\n\u5fdc\u963f\u5dde\u81e3\u7fa9\u6b63\u9700
\n\u5099\u524d\u4ecb\u5b97\u6b21\u4f5c\u4e4b
\n\u6587\u4e45\u5143\u5e74\u5341\u4e00\u6708\u65e5
\n\u65bc\u5343\u4f4f\u592a\u3005\u571f\u58c7\u6255\u5207\u624b\u5c71\u7530\u6e90\u8535<\/p>\n

We divide 4 sections for each sword as Saijyo Saku, Jyojyo Saku, Jyo Saku and Regular Saku.
\nThis work is ranked as Saijyo Saku (highest rank) among the works by Bizen-no-Suke Munetsugu.
\nHabaki: Double-layered, gold-covered
\nBlade Length: 70.6 cm (27.80 in)
\nCurvature: 1.5 cm (0.59 in)
\nMekugi Hole: 1
\nWidth at Base (Motohaba): 3.16 cm (1.24 in)
\nWidth at Tip: 2.14 cm (0.84 in)
\nThickness of Rim (Kasane): 0.78 cm (0.31 in)
\nSword Weight: 930 g
\nShape:Wide body, thick kasane, with moderate curvature and an extended kissaki.
\nJigane:Finely forged with small itame hada, forming a clear and refined steel.
\nHamon:A series of gunome-midare, with a slightly deep nioiguchi, forming a bright and clear temper.
\nThe b\u014dshi curves like Kotetsu and returns roundly.<\/p>\n

Features: This sword bears a cutting test inscription, stating that in November of Bunky\u016b 1 (1861), Yamada Genz\u014d performed a Daitai Dotanbarai cutting test at Senju.
\nIn the late Edo period, gold inlays were rarely used, and instead inscriptions were carved directly onto the tang (nakago).
\nIt is said that Bizen-no-Suke Munetsugu was so meticulous that he never produced flawed works and trained with extreme care.<\/p>\n

Aoi Art\u2019s Comment: It is believed that a samurai from Tokushima in Awa Province ordered this sword, and acquiring it must have taken considerable time.
\nWhen a cutting test inscription was made, the cutter would receive the liver of the executed person, which would be dried and sold at high prices.<\/p>\n

Historical Context: Around the time this sword was made in 1861 (Bunky\u016b 1), several significant events occurred nearby, such as the Sakuradamon Incident in 1860 and the Namamugi Incident in 1862, marking turbulent transitions in the era.
\nThe formal abolition of the sword-wearing law came in Meiji 9 (1876).
\nThis sword exhibits a bright and clear hamon with soft, flowing ashi, making it a highly recommended piece.<\/p>\n

29th NBTHK Juyo Token
\nAoi Art estimation paper\uff1awhole oshigata<\/p>\n

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

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Ordering number:AS25441 Katana in Shirasaya (29th NBTHK Juyo Token) Signature: O Ashu Shin Yoshimasa Ju Bizen Suke Munetsugu Saku Kore Bunky\u016b 1 Nen 11 Gatsu Hi (November, 1861) At Senju, Daitai Dotanbarai Kirite Yamada Genz\u014d \u5fdc\u963f\u5dde\u81e3\u7fa9\u6b63\u9700 \u5099\u524d\u4ecb\u5b97\u6b21\u4f5c\u4e4b \u6587\u4e45\u5143\u5e74\u5341\u4e00\u6708\u65e5 \u65bc\u5343\u4f4f\u592a\u3005\u571f\u58c7\u6255\u5207\u624b\u5c71\u7530\u6e90\u8535 We divide 4 sections for each sword as Saijyo Saku, Jyojyo Saku, Jyo Saku and Regular […]\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":[],"class_list":["post-30156","product","type-product","status-publish","hentry","product_cat-katana-en","product_cat-sword-en"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sword-auction.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/30156","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=30156"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}