{"id":30730,"date":"2026-03-22T12:28:11","date_gmt":"2026-03-22T03:28:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sword-auction.com\/?post_type=product&p=30730"},"modified":"2026-03-22T12:53:58","modified_gmt":"2026-03-22T03:53:58","slug":"as26069-wakizashi%ef%bc%9amumei-unsigned-nobukuni-first-generation-nbthk-tokubetsu-hozon-token","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/sword-auction.com\/en\/product\/30730\/as26069-wakizashi%ef%bc%9amumei-unsigned-nobukuni-first-generation-nbthk-tokubetsu-hozon-token\/","title":{"rendered":"AS26069 Wakizashi\uff1aMumei (Unsigned) (Nobukuni, First Generation).(NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Ordering number:AS26069<\/p>\n

Wakizashi in Shirasaya with Koshirae (NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token).
\nSignature: Mumei (Unsigned) (Nobukuni, First Generation).
\nKoto; Jyojyo Saku: Yamashiro.
\n(We divide 4 sections for each sword as Saijyo Saku, Jyojyo Saku, Jyo Saku and Regular Saku).
\nThis work is ranked as Jyojyo Saku for Mumei (Nobukuni, First Generation).<\/p>\n

Habaki: Solid copper, single layer.
\nBlade Length: 37.2 cm (14.65 in).
\nCurvature: 0.8 cm (0.31 in).
\nMekugi Hole: 2.
\nWidth at Base (Motohaba): 3.0 cm (1.18 in).
\nWidth at Tip: Not listed.
\nThickness of rim (Kasane): 0.43 cm (0.17 in).
\nSword Weight: 250 g.
\nEra: Mid Nanbokucho period, around 1356 (J\u014dji 1).<\/p>\n

Shape: Hirauchi wakizashi with wide mihaba, slightly thin kasane, mitsu-mune, slight sakizori, and bohi carved on both sides, showing a \u09b8\u09c1\u09a8\u09cd\u09a6\u09b0 and well-balanced shape.
\nJigane: Fine ko-itame hada tightly forged, with masame flowing near the edge, and ji-nie attached.
\nHamon: Nie-deki with a deep nioiguchi, mixed with gunome-midare and notare, soft ha-fuchi, with sunagashi and kinsuji active within the hamon.<\/p>\n

Features: The first-generation Nobukuni followed the Rai school tradition and was active around the J\u014dji era (1356) in the Nanbokucho period, continuing through the \u014cei, Eiky\u014d, and Bunmei eras.
\nThis work is attributed to the first-generation Nobukuni as mumei, and unlike typical suguha, it features a deep nioiguchi, soft ha-fuchi, gunome-midare, abundant internal activity, and a boshi with hakikake and deep nioiguchi.<\/p>\n

Koshirae:
\nTsuba: Mokkozuke-shaped shakudo nanako ground with peony flowers and figures in high relief, with gold iroe.
\nFuchikashira: Shakudo nanako ground with floral design in high relief, with gold iroe.
\nSaya (Scabbard): Black roiro lacquered saya.
\nMenuki: Shakudo with floral design in high relief, with gold iroe.
\nKozuka: Shakudo nanako ground with a fighting figure in high relief, with gold iroe.
\nKogatana: Signed \u201cTanba no Kami Yoshimichi\u201d.<\/p>\n

Aoi Art\u2019s Comment: Ky\u014d Nobukuni began in the Nanbokucho period, and this piece is a rare work of the first generation, featuring a wide mihaba, mitsu-mune, and a dignified shape with slight sakizori, differing from later Nobukuni works by the presence of masame in the jigane.
\nThe hamon displays active sunagashi and kinsuji, with a soft ha-fuchi and strong Soshu-den influence, and a deep nioiguchi, making it highly \u0906\u0915\u0930\u094d\u0937\u0915.
\nThe koshirae is unified with floral motifs, evoking the elegance of Kyoto.
\nThe blade is in relatively good condition, and the hamon is both brilliant and rich in natural expression, making it highly recommended.
\nIt is an excellent.<\/p>\n

NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token Certificate.
\nAoi Art estimation paper
\nWhole Oshigata
\nPlease note: the price does not include the shipping fees.<\/p>\n

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