{"id":31001,"date":"2026-04-09T10:48:11","date_gmt":"2026-04-09T01:48:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sword-auction.com\/product\/31001\/as25511-wakizashi-sanryu-masamine1987-carved-by-jitoan-senshunbthk-tokubetsu-hozon-token\/"},"modified":"2026-04-09T10:48:37","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T01:48:37","slug":"as25511-wakizashi-sanryu-masamine1987-carved-by-jitoan-senshunbthk-tokubetsu-hozon-token","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/sword-auction.com\/en\/product\/31001\/as25511-wakizashi-sanryu-masamine1987-carved-by-jitoan-senshunbthk-tokubetsu-hozon-token\/","title":{"rendered":"AS25511 Wakizashi: Sanryu Masamine(1987) carved by Jitoan Senshu(NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Wakizashi in Shirasaya (NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token)<\/p>\n<p>Inscription:<br \/>\nSanryu Masamine (Sumitani Masamine) \u5098\u7b20\u6b63\u5cef<br \/>\nHinoto-u 2Gatsu Hi (February 1987) \u4e01\u536f\u5e74\u4e8c\u6708\u65e5<br \/>\nJitoan Senshu Horu Kore (carved by Kokeguchi Senshu)\u81ea\u706f\u5eb5\u4ed9\u7407\u5f6b\u4e4b\u3000<\/p>\n<p>(We divide 4 sections for each sword as Saijyo Saku, Jyojyo Saku, Jyo Saku and Regular Saku).<br \/>\nThe workmanship of this piece is ranked as Saijyo Saku among works by Masamine and carvings by Sensh\u016b.<\/p>\n<p>Habaki: Gold-plated double habaki<br \/>\nBlade Length: 54.5 cm (21.46 in)<br \/>\nCurvature: 1.3 cm (0.51 in)<br \/>\nMekugi Hole: 1<br \/>\nWidth at Base (Motohaba): 3.17 cm (1.25 in)<br \/>\nWidth at Tip (Sakihaba): 2.27 cm (0.89 in)<br \/>\nThickness of rim (Kasane): 0.70 cm (0.28 in)<br \/>\nSword Weight: 650 g<br \/>\nEra: modern times, 1987<\/p>\n<p>Shape: wide and thick blade<br \/>\nJigane: packed Ko-itame hada looking plain and bright Jigane<br \/>\nHamon: Ko-nie base Gunome midare wtih thick Nioikuchi and Ko-ashi. Boshi is midarekomi and rounded. <\/p>\n<p>Features:<br \/>\nSumitani Masamine(\u9685\u8c37 \u6b63\u5cef) was a swordsmith from Ishikawa Prefecture, born in 1921. After graduating from Ritsumeikan University, he entered the Ritsumeikan Japanese Sword Forging Research Institute, where he studied under Sakurai Masayuki.<\/p>\n<p>He later became independent and established a sword-forging workshop, Sanryutei, in his hometown of Matto City, Ishikawa Prefecture, where he produced many works. He received numerous awards, including the Masamune Prize, and was designated a Living National Treasure in 1981.<br \/>\nHe passed away in 1998 at the age of 77.<\/p>\n<p>The carvings on the front of the blade depict Kok\u016bz\u014d Bosatsu(\u0100k\u0101\u015bagarbha), revered as the deity of wisdom, along with the Sanskrit character representing it.<br \/>\nOn the reverse side, there are carvings of \u201cJ\u014dju Kichij\u014d\u201d (auspicious fulfillment) and a lotus pedestal motif. The carvings were executed by Kokeguchi Sensh\u016b, who is known as the foremost masters of modern sword engraving.<\/p>\n<p>NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token, to be issued in late May.<br \/>\nAoiArt estimation paper: Whole Oshigata.\u3000<\/p>\n<p>Please note: The price does not include the international shipping fees.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.aoijapan.com\/img\/sword\/2025\/25511-2.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aoijapan.com\/img\/sword\/2025\/25511-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"44%\" height=\"44%\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aoijapan.com\/img\/sword\/2025\/25511-3.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aoijapan.com\/img\/sword\/2025\/25511-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"18%\" height=\"18%\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aoijapan.com\/img\/sword\/2025\/25511-4.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aoijapan.com\/img\/sword\/2025\/25511-4.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"25%\" height=\"25%\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.aoijapan.com\/img\/sword\/2025\/25511paper-1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aoijapan.com\/img\/sword\/2025\/25511paper-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"40%\" height=\"40%\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.aoijapan.com\/img\/sword\/tokuho.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aoijapan.com\/img\/sword\/tokuho.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"40%\" height=\"40%\" \/><\/a>     <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Wakizashi in Shirasaya (NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token) Inscription: Sanryu Masamine (Sumitani Masamine) \u5098\u7b20\u6b63\u5cef Hinoto-u 2Gatsu Hi (February 1987) \u4e01\u536f\u5e74\u4e8c\u6708\u65e5 Jitoan Senshu Horu Kore (carved by Kokeguchi Senshu)\u81ea\u706f\u5eb5\u4ed9\u7407\u5f6b\u4e4b\u3000 (We divide 4 sections for each sword as Saijyo Saku, Jyojyo Saku, Jyo Saku and Regular Saku). 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