{"id":33198,"date":"2026-09-11T10:33:13","date_gmt":"2026-09-11T01:33:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sword-auction.com\/product\/33198\/as25248-1-%e8%8f%8a%e6%b1%a0%e6%a7%8d%e7%84%a1%e9%8a%98%e5%a4%a7%e7%9f%b3%e5%b7%a6-%e4%bf%9d%e5%ad%98%e5%88%80%e5%89%a3\/"},"modified":"2026-09-11T10:41:05","modified_gmt":"2026-09-11T01:41:05","slug":"as25248-1-%e8%8f%8a%e6%b1%a0%e6%a7%8d%e7%84%a1%e9%8a%98%e5%a4%a7%e7%9f%b3%e5%b7%a6-%e4%bf%9d%e5%ad%98%e5%88%80%e5%89%a3","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/sword-auction.com\/en\/product\/33198\/as25248-1-%e8%8f%8a%e6%b1%a0%e6%a7%8d%e7%84%a1%e9%8a%98%e5%a4%a7%e7%9f%b3%e5%b7%a6-%e4%bf%9d%e5%ad%98%e5%88%80%e5%89%a3\/","title":{"rendered":"AS25248-1  Kikuchi Yari\uff1aMumei (attributed to Oishi Sa) \u7121\u9298(\u5927\u77f3\u5de6) (NBTHK Hozon Token)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Order No.: AS25248-1<\/p>\n<p>Kikuchi Spear: In Shirasaya (NBTHK Hozon Token)<\/p>\n<p>Signature: Mumei (attributed to Oishi Sa)<br \/>\n\u7121\u9298(\u5927\u77f3\u5de6) <\/p>\n<p>We divide swordsmiths into four levels according to the quality of their works: Saijo Saku, Jojo Saku, Jo Saku, and Futsu Saku.<br \/>\nThis particular Kikuchi spear, Mumei (attributed to Oishi Sa), is ranked as Jojo Saku among his works.<\/p>\n<p>Habaki: Gold goiled Habaki<br \/>\nBlade Length: 18.7 cm<br \/>\nSori: 0 cm<br \/>\nMekugi-ana: 1<br \/>\nMotohaba: 1.86 cm<br \/>\nKasane: 0.80 cm<br \/>\nBlade Weight: 225 g<br \/>\nPeriod: Around the Bun&#8217;an era (circa 1444)<\/p>\n<p>Shape:This is a very rare Kikuchi spear attributed to Oishi Sa.<br \/>\nJitetsu:The ko-itame hada is well forged, with band-like utsuri appearing in the ji.<br \/>\nHamon:Nie-deki suguha with ko-ashi and long kinsuji.<\/p>\n<p>Special Feature:<br \/>\nThe Kikuchi spear is a well-known type of spear from Kyushu. This particular example was attributed to Oishi Sa by the Japanese Sword Museum. The blade is notably thick, with a kasane of 0.80 cm.<\/p>\n<p>The term &#8220;Senbon-yari&#8221; has two principal meanings. One refers to the spears and spear-fighting tactics devised by Kikuchi Takemori, a warrior of the Nanbokucho period. The other refers to a plant of the Asteraceae family that produces spear-like flower stalks in autumn.<\/p>\n<p>NBTHK Hozon Token.<br \/>\nAoiArt estimation paper: Whole Oshigata.<br \/>\nOverseas shipping is charged separately.<\/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\/25248-1-2.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aoijapan.com\/img\/sword\/2025\/25248-1-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"30%\" height=\"30%\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aoijapan.com\/img\/sword\/2025\/25248-1-3.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aoijapan.com\/img\/sword\/2025\/25248-1-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"30%\" height=\"30%\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aoijapan.com\/img\/sword\/2025\/25248-1-4.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aoijapan.com\/img\/sword\/2025\/25248-1-4.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"30%\" height=\"30%\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.aoijapan.com\/img\/sword\/2025\/25248-1paper-1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aoijapan.com\/img\/sword\/2025\/25248-1paper-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"40%\" height=\"40%\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aoijapan.com\/img\/sword\/2025\/25248-1paper-2.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aoijapan.com\/img\/sword\/2025\/25248-1paper-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"40%\" height=\"40%\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aoijapan.com\/img\/sword\/2025\/25248-1sayagaki.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aoijapan.com\/img\/sword\/2025\/25248-1sayagaki.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\u201c40%\" height=\u201c40%\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aoijapan.com\/img\/sword\/2025\/25248_p.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aoijapan.com\/img\/sword\/2025\/25248_p.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\u201c70%\" height=\u201c70%\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Order No.: AS25248-1 Kikuchi Spear: In Shirasaya (NBTHK Hozon Token) Signature: Mumei (attributed to Oishi Sa) \u7121\u9298(\u5927\u77f3\u5de6) We divide swordsmiths into four levels according to the quality of their works: Saijo Saku, Jojo Saku, Jo Saku, and Futsu Saku. 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