{"id":33777,"date":"2026-10-23T11:09:45","date_gmt":"2026-10-23T02:09:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sword-auction.com\/?post_type=product&#038;p=33777"},"modified":"2026-10-23T11:09:45","modified_gmt":"2026-10-23T02:09:45","slug":"as23450-katanabizen-koku-ju-osafune-magouemon-jo-kiyomitsu-eiroku-12-nen-2-gatsu-kichijitsufebruary-1569nbthk-tokubetsu-hozon-token","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/sword-auction.com\/en\/product\/33777\/as23450-katanabizen-koku-ju-osafune-magouemon-jo-kiyomitsu-eiroku-12-nen-2-gatsu-kichijitsufebruary-1569nbthk-tokubetsu-hozon-token\/","title":{"rendered":"AS23450  Katana::Bizen Koku Ju Osafune Magouemon Jo Kiyomitsu. Eiroku 12 Nen 2 Gatsu Kichijitsu(February 1569)(NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Ordering number;AS23450<\/p>\n<p>Katana: in Shirasaya(NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token)<\/p>\n<p>SIgnature :Bizen Koku Ju Osafune Magouemon Jo Kiyomitsu.<br \/>\nEiroku 12 Nen 2 Gatsu Kichijitsu(February 1569)<br \/>\n\u5099\u524d\u56fd\u4f4f\u9577\u8239\u5b6b\u53f3\u885b\u9580\u5c09\u6e05\u5149<br \/>\n\u6c38\u7984\u5341\u4e8c\u5e74\u4e8c\u6708\u5409\u65e5<\/p>\n<p>Sayagaki: written by Honami Nisshu in November 1984.<br \/>\nBizen Koku Ju Osafune Magouemon Jo Kiyomitsu<br \/>\nGeishu Asano family&#8217;s Heirloom item<br \/>\nThe Nakago is Ubu,  has signature, and production date.<br \/>\nThe blade length is 2 Shaku 1 Sun 5 bu.<\/p>\n<p>Bizen Kuni Jyu Osafune Magouemon Jyo Kiyomitsu.Denrai Geisyu Asano family\u2019s<br \/>\nsword.<br \/>\nUbu nagkaga,Date: February, 12th Year of Eiroku (1569), Lucky Day<br \/>\nLength 2syaku 1sun 5bu Ari Honami Nissyu. (National treasure: for polishing)<\/p>\n<p>(We divide 4 sections for each sword as Saijyo saku, Jyojyo saku Jyo saku and regular saku)<br \/>\nThis sword belongs to Jyo Jyo Saku ranking.<\/p>\n<p>Habaki: Silver Habaki with a family crest engraved.<br \/>\nBlade Length: 65.2 cm or 25.66 inches<br \/>\nCurvature: 1.7 cm or 0.66 inches<br \/>\nPeg Holes: 3<br \/>\nWidth at Base: 3.26 cm or 1.28 inches<br \/>\nWidth at Tip: 2.29 cm or 0.90 inches<br \/>\nThickness: 0.73 cm or 0.28 inches<br \/>\nSword Weight: 790 grams<br \/>\nEra: Muromachi Period, Eiroku 12th Year<br \/>\nShape: The blade&#8217;s shape is broad with a deep curve and a thick, elongated point. The curvature is excellent.<br \/>\nJigane: The grain pattern on the steel surface is exquisite, showing a mixture of small wood grain patterns, and it displays a beautiful reflection.<br \/>\nHamon: The hamon (temper line) is bright and clear, with irregularities resembling small feet. The boshi (temper line at the<br \/>\ntip) is irregular and turns back.<\/p>\n<p>Features: Bizen Kuni Ju Osafune Magouemon -jo Kiyomitsu, a common name signer,<br \/>\nmeticulously crafted this sword, likely upon requests from daimyo families and others. As<br \/>\nyou can see, the beauty of the steel surface is exceptional, and the reflections on the<br \/>\ndensely packed steel are stunning. The hamon is bright, clear, and intricately adorned<br \/>\nwith fine gold lines.<br \/>\nThis sword waas reported as geisyu Asanoke(Daimyo\u2019s family)well known sword.<br \/>\nThe sayagaki was written by Honami Nissyu who was a national treasure polisher.<\/p>\n<p>Aoi Art&#8217;s Comment: This magnificent piece with the common name signature is believed to have been carefully preserved as a work for daimyo families. It is a healthy and splendid piece.<\/p>\n<p>NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token<br \/>\nAoi Art estimation paper<br \/>\nWhole 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\/2023\/23450-2.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aoijapan.com\/img\/sword\/2023\/23450-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"30%\" height=\"30%\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aoijapan.com\/img\/sword\/2023\/23450-3.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aoijapan.com\/img\/sword\/2023\/23450-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"30%\" height=\"30%\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aoijapan.com\/img\/sword\/2023\/23450-4.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aoijapan.com\/img\/sword\/2023\/23450-4.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"30%\" height=\"30%\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.aoijapan.com\/img\/sword\/2023\/23450paper-1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aoijapan.com\/img\/sword\/2023\/23450paper-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"40%\" height=\"40%\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aoijapan.com\/img\/sword\/2023\/23450paper-2.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aoijapan.com\/img\/sword\/2023\/23450paper-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"40%\" height=\"40%\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aoijapan.com\/img\/sword\/2023\/23450sayagaki.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aoijapan.com\/img\/sword\/2023\/23450sayagaki.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\u201c40%\" height=\u201c40%\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aoijapan.com\/img\/sword\/2023\/23450_p.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aoijapan.com\/img\/sword\/2023\/23450_p.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\u201c70%\" height=\u201c70%\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ordering number;AS23450 Katana: in Shirasaya(NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token) SIgnature :Bizen Koku Ju Osafune Magouemon Jo Kiyomitsu. Eiroku 12 Nen 2 Gatsu Kichijitsu(February 1569) \u5099\u524d\u56fd\u4f4f\u9577\u8239\u5b6b\u53f3\u885b\u9580\u5c09\u6e05\u5149 \u6c38\u7984\u5341\u4e8c\u5e74\u4e8c\u6708\u5409\u65e5 Sayagaki: written by Honami Nisshu in November 1984. Bizen Koku Ju Osafune Magouemon Jo Kiyomitsu Geishu Asano family&#8217;s Heirloom item The Nakago is Ubu, has signature, and production date. 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