{"id":33223,"date":"2026-09-12T14:33:44","date_gmt":"2026-09-12T05:33:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sword-auction.com\/?post_type=product&#038;p=33223"},"modified":"2026-09-12T14:33:44","modified_gmt":"2026-09-12T05:33:44","slug":"as26161-katanafujiwara-masayasu-also-read-as-masatomo-saku-nbthk-tokubetsu-hozon-token","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/sword-auction.com\/en\/product\/33223\/as26161-katanafujiwara-masayasu-also-read-as-masatomo-saku-nbthk-tokubetsu-hozon-token\/","title":{"rendered":"AS26161  Katana:Fujiwara Masayasu (also read as Masatomo) Saku (NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Ordering Number: AS26161<\/p>\n<p>Katana in Shirasaya (NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token)<\/p>\n<p>Signature: Fujiwara Masayasu (also read as Masatomo) Saku<br \/>\n\u85e4\u539f\u6b63\u5168\u4f5c(\u307e\u3055\u3084\u3059\/\u307e\u3055\u3068\u3082)<\/p>\n<p>Shinto: Chujo Saku: Owari<br \/>\n(We divide 4 sections for each sword as Saijyo Saku, Jyojyo Saku, Jyo Saku and Regular Saku).<br \/>\nThis blade is ranked as Jyojyo Saku among the works of Fujiwara Masayasu (Masatomo).<br \/>\nHabaki: Single plain copper habaki with gold iroe.<br \/>\nBlade Length: 75.4 cm (29.69 in).<br \/>\nCurvature: 0.7 cm (0.28 in).<br \/>\nMekugi Hole: 3.<br \/>\nWidth at Base (Motohaba): 3.20 cm (1.26 in).<br \/>\nWidth at Yokote: 2.20 cm (0.87 in).<br \/>\nThickness of rim (Kasane): 0.78 cm (0.31 in).<br \/>\nSword Weight: 945 g.<br \/>\nEra: Around the Kanbun era (1661\u20131673), Edo period.<br \/>\nShape: A robust katana with a wide mihaba, thick kasane, and shallow curvature. The kissaki is slightly elongated. The blade has approximately 3 cm (1.18 in) of machi-okuri.<br \/>\nJigane: Well-forged ko-itame hada with a beautifully refined surface.<br \/>\nHamon: Nie-deki gunome-midare. The boshi turns back in a small rounded form (komaru).<\/p>\n<p>Features: Masayasu (also read as Masatomo) was originally from Mino Province and later moved to Owari Province. He belonged to the Sakakura-Seki lineage and produced finely made blades of excellent quality. His works are generally characterized by their solid and robust construction.<\/p>\n<p>Koshirae:<br \/>\nTsuba: Iron tsuba carved with chrysanthemum blossoms.<br \/>\nFuchikashira: Iron fittings inlaid with silver arabesque designs.<br \/>\nSaya (Scabbard): Decoratively lacquered saya.<br \/>\nMenuki: Plain copper menuki carved with lion motifs.<\/p>\n<p>Aoi Art\u2019s Comment: This is a healthy and well-preserved blade of exceptionally solid construction. Weighing 945 g, it conveys the impression of outstanding cutting ability.<\/p>\n<p>NBTHK Tokubetsu 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 shipping fees. <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aoijapan.com\/img\/sword\/2026\/26161-2.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aoijapan.com\/img\/sword\/2026\/26161-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"20%\" height=\"20%\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aoijapan.com\/img\/sword\/2026\/26161-3.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aoijapan.com\/img\/sword\/2026\/26161-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"20%\" height=\"20%\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aoijapan.com\/img\/sword\/2026\/26161-4.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aoijapan.com\/img\/sword\/2026\/26161-4.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"20%\" height=\"20%\" \/><\/a>  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aoijapan.com\/img\/sword\/2026\/26161koshirae.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aoijapan.com\/img\/sword\/2026\/26161koshirae.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"20%\" height=\"20%\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.aoijapan.com\/img\/sword\/2026\/26161paper-1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aoijapan.com\/img\/sword\/2026\/26161paper-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\u201c60%\" height=\u201c60%\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aoijapan.com\/img\/sword\/2026\/26161paper-2.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aoijapan.com\/img\/sword\/2026\/26161paper-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\u201c60%\" height=\u201c60%\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.aoijapan.com\/img\/sword\/2026\/26161sayagaki.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aoijapan.com\/img\/sword\/2026\/26161sayagaki.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"30%\" height=\"30%\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.aoijapan.com\/img\/sword\/2026\/26161_p.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aoijapan.com\/img\/sword\/2026\/26161_p.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\u201c70%\u201d height=\u201c70%\u201d \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ordering Number: AS26161 Katana in Shirasaya (NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token) Signature: Fujiwara Masayasu (also read as Masatomo) Saku \u85e4\u539f\u6b63\u5168\u4f5c(\u307e\u3055\u3084\u3059\/\u307e\u3055\u3068\u3082) Shinto: Chujo Saku: Owari (We divide 4 sections for each sword as Saijyo Saku, Jyojyo Saku, Jyo Saku and Regular Saku). This blade is ranked as Jyojyo Saku among the works of Fujiwara Masayasu (Masatomo). 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