Ordering number:AS24801

Wakizashi: In Shirasaya(NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token)

Signature: Toshihira (Osumi Toshihira) Living National Treasure
Showa 58 Nen 4 Gatsu Kichijitsu (April 1983)
Made upon request by Asano Hideo
俊平(大隈俊平)人間国宝
昭和五十八年二二月吉日
応浅野英雄需

Sayagaki: Osumi Toshihira
Blade Length: 1 shaku 0.7 bu (32.6 cm / 12.83 in)
Asano Hideo-shi
Inscribed by Kunzan (Kao)

We divide swords into four categories based on the craftsmanship of the swordsmith: Saijyo Saku, Jyojyo Saku, Jyo Saku, and Regular Saku.
This work is ranked as Saijyo Saku (Top-tier work) for Osumi Toshihira.
Habaki: Gold-covered double-layered
Blade Length: 32.6 cm (12.83 in)
Curvature: 0.0 cm (0.00 in)
Mekugi Hole: 1
Width at Base (Motohaba): 3.16 cm (1.24 in)
Thickness of Rim (Kasane): 0.81 cm (0.32 in)
Sword Weight: 365 g
Era: Showa 58 (1983)
Shape:A broad blade with a slightly thickened kasane, forming a mitsumune.
It retains its ubu-ha (original edge), demonstrating a well-preserved and healthy piece.
Jigane:A finely forged ko-itame mixed with delicate mokume grain, showing remarkable quality and precision.
Hamon:A suguha-based hamon with soft ashi, exemplifying a top-tier temper pattern.

Aoi Art’s Comment: Osumi Toshihira (real name: Tadao) was born in Ota City in Showa 7 (1932).
He studied under the Living National Treasure Miyairi Akihira, mastering the art of swordsmithing.
He consecutively won awards for six years in the New Master Swordsmith Exhibition, ultimately receiving the Masamune Award—the highest honor in the sword world—and was recognized as a Living National Treasure.
Renowned as a master of suguha, his outstanding works closely resemble the finest of the old master swords.
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a work by a Living National Treasure.
A highly recommended piece.

NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token
Aoi Art Authentication Certificate
Whole Oshigata Included

Auction Starting Price:1,000,000JPY