{"id":30666,"date":"2026-03-18T10:20:59","date_gmt":"2026-03-18T01:20:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sword-auction.com\/?post_type=product&p=30666"},"modified":"2026-03-18T10:20:59","modified_gmt":"2026-03-18T01:20:59","slug":"as24610-wakizashi-mumei-echizen-sekinbthk-hozon-token","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/sword-auction.com\/en\/product\/30666\/as24610-wakizashi-mumei-echizen-sekinbthk-hozon-token\/","title":{"rendered":"AS24610 Wakizashi :: Mumei (Echizen Seki)(NBTHK Hozon Token)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Ordering Number: AS24610<\/p>\n

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

Signature: Mumei (Echizen Seki)
\n\u7121\u9298(\u8d8a\u524d\u95a2)<\/p>\n

(We divide 4 sections for each sword as Saijyo Saku, Jyojyo Saku, Jyo Saku and Regular Saku).
\nThis work is ranked as Jyo Saku for Mumei (Echizen Seki).
\nHabaki: Gold-plated single layer
\nBlade Length: 44.0 cm (17.32 in)
\nCurvature: 1.2 cm (0.47 in)
\nMekugi Hole: 2
\nWidth at Base (Motohaba): 2.06 cm (0.81 in)
\nWidth at Tip (Sakihaba): 1.97 cm (0.78 in)
\nThickness of rim (Kasane): 0.71 cm (0.28 in)
\nSword Weight: 435 g
\nEra: Edo period, around Kanbun era (1661\u20131673)
\nShape: A wakizashi with standard width and thickness. The tang is ubu and unsigned.
\nJigane: Well-forged itame hada.
\nHamon: Nie-deki, gunome-midare. The boshi turns back in a round shape.<\/p>\n

Features: Echizen Seki smiths were active from the late Muromachi period to the early Edo period.
\nMany swordsmiths including Yasutsugu were active in Echizen.
\nThey are thought to have worked as a group, resulting in very similar styles.<\/p>\n

Koshirae:
\nTsuba: Vertically oval shakudo nanako ground with engraved cherry blossom design and gold inlay. Signature: Goto Senjo (kao).
\nFuchikashira: Shakudo nanako ground with high relief carving of full-bloom cherry blossoms and a torii gate, with gold inlay.
\nSaya (Scabbard): Black roiro lacquer with carved pattern, with kojiri.
\nMenuki: High relief carving of a flower basket with gold inlay.
\nKozuka: Shakudo nanako ground with high relief carving of full-bloom cherry blossoms and a torii gate, with gold inlay.
\nKogatana included.<\/p>\n

Aoi Art\u2019s Comment: This piece appears to have been carried as part of a daisho when attending a castle.
\nIt would have given a very splendid and brilliant impression.
\nA magnificent work adorned with scattered cherry blossom motifs.<\/p>\n

NBTHK Hozon Token
\nAoiArt estimation paper: Whole Oshigata<\/p>\n

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

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