{"id":32762,"date":"2026-08-08T17:12:18","date_gmt":"2026-08-08T08:12:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sword-auction.com\/?post_type=product&#038;p=32762"},"modified":"2026-08-08T17:12:18","modified_gmt":"2026-08-08T08:12:18","slug":"as26391-naginatamumei-attributed-to-itakura-seki-masatoshi-nbthk-tokubetsu-kicho-token","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/sword-auction.com\/en\/product\/32762\/as26391-naginatamumei-attributed-to-itakura-seki-masatoshi-nbthk-tokubetsu-kicho-token\/","title":{"rendered":"AS26391  Naginata:Mumei (attributed to Itakura Seki Masatoshi) (NBTHK Tokubetsu Kicho Token)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Ordering number:AS26391<\/p>\n<p>Naginata: Shirasaya (NBTHK Tokubetsu Kicho Token)<\/p>\n<p>Signature: Mumei (attributed to Itakura Seki Masatoshi)<br \/>\n\u7121\u9298 (\u677f\u5009\u95a2\u6b63\u5229)<\/p>\n<p>We divide 4 sections for each sword as Saijyo Saku, Jyojyo Saku, Jyo Saku and Regular Saku.<br \/>\nThis piece is ranked as Jyo Saku for Mumei (Itakura Seki Masatoshi).<br \/>\nPolished.<br \/>\nHabaki: Gold-colored habaki.<br \/>\nBlade Length: 53.6 cm (21.10 in)<br \/>\nCurvature: 2.6 cm (1.02 in)<br \/>\nMekugi Hole: 1<br \/>\nWidth at Base: 3.14 cm (1.24 in)<br \/>\nThickness: 0.89 cm (0.35 in)<br \/>\nSword Weight: 995 grams<br \/>\nWhole Shirasaya length: about 120cm (47.24 in)<br \/>\nEra: Late Muromachi period, around Eisho era<br \/>\nShape: A naginata with a long blade, wide and thick, and ubu nakago.<br \/>\nJigane: Ko-itame hada, well-forged with some areas showing a raised grain.<br \/>\nHamon: Nie deki with gunome midare, featuring angular gunome midare, turning back sharply at the tip.<\/p>\n<p>Features: Although unsigned, this naginata is attributed to Itakura Seki Masatoshi.<br \/>\nIt has an excellent shape and sturdy construction.<br \/>\nItakura Seki Masatoshi was active from the early Muromachi period (Oei era) to the late Muromachi period.<br \/>\nHe is known for creating swords with gunome midare hamon and excellent craftsmanship.<br \/>\nThis naginata, from around the Eisho era, is a well-made and highly recommended piece due to its rarity and quality.<\/p>\n<p>Aoi Art\u2019s Comment: This is a solidly constructed naginata attributed to Itakura Seki Masatoshi.<br \/>\nWith its thick and sturdy build, it is a fine example of his work.<br \/>\nThe Itakura Seki school started in the early Muromachi period (Oei era) and continued until the late Muromachi period.<br \/>\nThey are known for making excellent swords with gunome midare hamon.There is a slight rust on the Mune side.<br \/>\nThis naginata, from the Eisho era, is rare and highly recommended for its quality.<\/p>\n<p>NBTHK Tokubetsu Kicho Token<br \/>\nAoi Art estimation paper<br \/>\nWhole Oshigata<br \/>\n*Please note: The price does not include shipping fees.<\/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\/2023\/23838-2.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aoijapan.com\/img\/sword\/2023\/23838-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"30%\" height=\"30%\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aoijapan.com\/img\/sword\/2023\/23838-3.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aoijapan.com\/img\/sword\/2023\/23838-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"30%\" height=\"30%\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aoijapan.com\/img\/sword\/2023\/23838-4.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aoijapan.com\/img\/sword\/2023\/23838-4.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"30%\" height=\"30%\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.aoijapan.com\/img\/sword\/2023\/23838paper-1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aoijapan.com\/img\/sword\/2023\/23838paper-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"40%\" height=\"40%\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aoijapan.com\/img\/sword\/2023\/23838paper-2.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aoijapan.com\/img\/sword\/2023\/23838paper-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"40%\" height=\"40%\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aoijapan.com\/img\/sword\/2023\/23838sayagaki.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aoijapan.com\/img\/sword\/2023\/23838sayagaki.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\u201c40%\" height=\u201c40%\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aoijapan.com\/img\/sword\/2023\/23838_p.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aoijapan.com\/img\/sword\/2023\/23838_p.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\u201c70%\" height=\u201c70%\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ordering number:AS26391 Naginata: Shirasaya (NBTHK Tokubetsu Kicho Token) Signature: Mumei (attributed to Itakura Seki Masatoshi) \u7121\u9298 (\u677f\u5009\u95a2\u6b63\u5229) We divide 4 sections for each sword as Saijyo Saku, Jyojyo Saku, Jyo Saku and Regular Saku. This piece is ranked as Jyo Saku for Mumei (Itakura Seki Masatoshi). Polished. Habaki: Gold-colored habaki. 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