{"id":30370,"date":"2026-02-24T12:22:50","date_gmt":"2026-02-24T03:22:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sword-auction.com\/?post_type=product&p=30370"},"modified":"2026-02-24T12:22:51","modified_gmt":"2026-02-24T03:22:51","slug":"as25561-wakizashihizen-no-kuni-saga-ju-masahiro-1st-generation-nbthk-tokubetsu-hozon-token","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/sword-auction.com\/en\/product\/30370\/as25561-wakizashihizen-no-kuni-saga-ju-masahiro-1st-generation-nbthk-tokubetsu-hozon-token\/","title":{"rendered":"AS25561 Wakizashi:Hizen no Kuni Saga Ju Masahiro (1st generation). (NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Ordering Number: AS25561<\/p>\n

Wakizashi in Shirasaya with Koshirae (NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token).<\/p>\n

Signature: Hizen no Kuni Saga Ju Masahiro (1st generation).
\n\u80a5\u524d\u56fd\u4f50\u8cc0\u4f4f\u6b63\u5e83(\u521d\u4ee3)<\/p>\n

(We divide 4 sections for each sword as Saijyo Saku, Jyojyo Saku, Jyo Saku and Regular Saku).
\nThe workmanship of this piece is ranked as Jyojyo Saku for Hizen no Kuni Saga Ju Masahiro (1st generation).
\nHabaki: Single-layer silver habaki.
\nBlade Length: 38.3 cm (15.08 in).
\nCurvature: 0.7 cm (0.28 in).
\nMekugi Hole: 1.
\nWidth at Base (Motohaba): 2.72 cm (1.07 in).
\nWidth at Yokote (Sakihaba): 2.3 cm (0.91 in).
\nThickness (Kasane): 0.6 cm (0.24 in).
\nSword Weight: 345 g.
\nShape: It is thought that during the Edo period this blade formed part of a daisho set.
\nJigane: Ko-itame hada, well forged, forming a fine and refined steel surface.
\nHamon: Nie-deki, gunome midare.
\nIt is an excellent work in which white clouds floating in a blue sky appear vividly, with lightning-like activity rising through them.
\nThe deep nioiguchi makes this a splendid piece.<\/p>\n

Features: Hizen no Kuni Saga Ju Masahiro (1st generation) was the son of Yoshinobu, commonly known as Sadenjiro, later called T\u014dshichibei.
\nHis first name was Masanaga, and in Kaei 2 (1849) he changed his name to Masahiro.
\nIn Kaei 5 (1852) he received the title of Kawachi Daijo.
\nHe passed away on February 5, Kanbun 5 (1665) at the age of 59.<\/p>\n

Koshirae:.
\nTsuba: Brass openwork tsuba with a dragon design.
\nSignature: Kofu Toshimasa.
\nFuchikashira: Shakudo nanako ground with high-relief floral design and colored details.
\nSaya (Scabbard): Glossy black roiro saya.
\nMenuki: Shakudo ground carved with pine trees.<\/p>\n

Aoi Art\u2019s Comment: This is a first-generation Hizen no Kuni Saga Ju Masahiro.
\nThe hamon resembles towering nyudo-gumo clouds drifting across the sky, with a thick nioiguchi creating a magnificent landscape.<\/p>\n

NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token.
\nAoiArt estimation paper: Whole Oshigata.
\n*Overseas shipping fee not included<\/p>\n

Please note: the price does not include the sshipping fee.<\/p>\n

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