{"id":31244,"date":"2026-04-26T11:37:22","date_gmt":"2026-04-26T02:37:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sword-auction.com\/product\/31244\/as25794-%e5%88%80%ef%bc%9a%e6%b3%a2%e5%b9%b3%e5%ae%89%e5%a5%bd%e5%85%ad%e5%8d%81%e4%b8%80%e4%bb%a3%e8%a1%8c%e5%ae%89%e5%89%8d%e9%8a%98-%e6%96%87%e6%94%bf%e5%85%83%e5%b9%b4%e5%af%85%e5%85%ab\/"},"modified":"2026-04-26T11:37:52","modified_gmt":"2026-04-26T02:37:52","slug":"as25794-%e5%88%80%ef%bc%9a%e6%b3%a2%e5%b9%b3%e5%ae%89%e5%a5%bd%e5%85%ad%e5%8d%81%e4%b8%80%e4%bb%a3%e8%a1%8c%e5%ae%89%e5%89%8d%e9%8a%98-%e6%96%87%e6%94%bf%e5%85%83%e5%b9%b4%e5%af%85%e5%85%ab","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/sword-auction.com\/en\/product\/31244\/as25794-%e5%88%80%ef%bc%9a%e6%b3%a2%e5%b9%b3%e5%ae%89%e5%a5%bd%e5%85%ad%e5%8d%81%e4%b8%80%e4%bb%a3%e8%a1%8c%e5%ae%89%e5%89%8d%e9%8a%98-%e6%96%87%e6%94%bf%e5%85%83%e5%b9%b4%e5%af%85%e5%85%ab\/","title":{"rendered":"AS25794  Katana:Yasuyoshi  (signed on behalf of the 61st generation Yukiyasu). A date in August, 1818. (NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Ordering Number: AS25794<\/p>\n<p>Katana in Shirasaya (NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token).<\/p>\n<p>Signature: Naminohira Yasuyoshi<br \/>\n(signed on behalf of the 61st generation Yukiyasu).<br \/>\nA date in August, 1818.<br \/>\n\u6ce2\u5e73\u5b89\u597d(\u516d\u5341\u4e00\u4ee3\u884c\u5b89\u524d\u9298)<br \/>\n\u6587\u653f\u5143\u5e74\u5bc5\u516b\u6708\u65e5<\/p>\n<p>(We divide 4 sections for each sword as Saijyo Saku, Jyojyo Saku, Jyo Saku and Regular Saku).<br \/>\nThis work is ranked as Jyojyo Saku for Naminohira Yasuyoshi (signed on behalf of the 61st generation Yukiyasu).<br \/>\nHabaki: Gold-plated double-layer habaki.<br \/>\nBlade Length: 69.5 cm (27.36 in).<br \/>\nCurvature: 1.8 cm (0.71 in).<br \/>\nMekugi Hole: 1.<br \/>\nWidth at Base (Motohaba): 3.10 cm (1.22 in).<br \/>\nWidth at Tip (Sakihaba): 2.17 cm (0.85 in).<br \/>\nThickness of rim (Kasane): 0.79 cm (0.31 in).<br \/>\nSword Weight: 840 g.<br \/>\nEra: Late Edo period, 1818.<br \/>\nShape: Wide blade with solid kasane.<br \/>\nThe shinogi-ji shows a fine ko-itame hada.<br \/>\nThe curvature is deep, and the kissaki is slightly long, making it a healthy blade.<br \/>\nJigane: Well-formed ko-itame hada with a beautiful steel surface.<br \/>\nIt is a refined jigane, showing the characteristic soft texture unique to the Naminohira school.<br \/>\nHamon: Nie-deki, suguha.<br \/>\nThe nioiguchi is deep.<\/p>\n<p>Features: The Naminohira school is a group of swordsmiths continuing from the Heian period, and this work is by the 61st generation Yukiyasu.<br \/>\nNaminohira Yasuyoshi was also known by the name Hashiguchi Jinsuke.<br \/>\nIt shows a soft hada with a deep nioiguchi, resulting in a healthy blade with a distinctive softness.<\/p>\n<p>Historical Background: In 1818, during the reign of Tokugawa Ienari, the 11th shogun of the Edo shogunate, the era name was changed from Bunka to Bunsei following the enthronement of Emperor Ninko.<br \/>\nThis period saw the maturation of Bunka-Bunsei culture, with active cultural and artistic activities among the common people.<br \/>\nGenerally, ura-mei inscriptions such as \u201cA date in August, 1818\u201d are rarely seen on Naminohira works; however, this sword bears such an inscription.<br \/>\nFor this reason, it can be considered a rare piece.<\/p>\n<p>NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token.<br \/>\nAoiArt estimation paper: Whole Oshigata.<\/p>\n<p>Please note: The price does not include the international shipping fees.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aoijapan.com\/img\/sword\/2025\/25794-2.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aoijapan.com\/img\/sword\/2025\/25794-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"30%\" height=\"30%\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aoijapan.com\/img\/sword\/2025\/25794-3.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aoijapan.com\/img\/sword\/2025\/25794-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"30%\" height=\"30%\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aoijapan.com\/img\/sword\/2025\/25794-4.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aoijapan.com\/img\/sword\/2025\/25794-4.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"30%\" height=\"30%\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.aoijapan.com\/img\/sword\/2025\/25794paper-1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aoijapan.com\/img\/sword\/2025\/25794paper-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"40%\" height=\"40%\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aoijapan.com\/img\/sword\/2025\/25794paper-2.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aoijapan.com\/img\/sword\/2025\/25794paper-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"40%\" height=\"40%\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aoijapan.com\/img\/sword\/2025\/25794sayagaki.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aoijapan.com\/img\/sword\/2025\/25794sayagaki.jpg\n\" alt=\"\" width=\u201c40%\" height=\u201c40%\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aoijapan.com\/img\/sword\/2025\/25794_p.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aoijapan.com\/img\/sword\/2025\/25794_p.jpg\n\" alt=\"\" width=\u201c70%\" height=\u201c70%\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ordering Number: AS25794 Katana in Shirasaya (NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token). Signature: Naminohira Yasuyoshi (signed on behalf of the 61st generation Yukiyasu). A date in August, 1818. \u6ce2\u5e73\u5b89\u597d(\u516d\u5341\u4e00\u4ee3\u884c\u5b89\u524d\u9298) \u6587\u653f\u5143\u5e74\u5bc5\u516b\u6708\u65e5 (We divide 4 sections for each sword as Saijyo Saku, Jyojyo Saku, Jyo Saku and Regular Saku). 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