also: いつぶつ · いちぶつ · いつもつ · いちもち
noun
first-rate specimen; superb item; excellent person
Refers to something or someone of outstanding quality, often implying the best among a group. Can be used for objects, animals (e.g., the pick of a litter), or people. Somewhat literary and not an everyday colloquial word.
この刀はまさに逸物だ。
This sword is truly a first-rate specimen.
彼は当代随一の逸物と言われている。
He is said to be the finest person of his generation.
Alternate reading; less common than いちもつ.
Alternate reading; less common than いちもつ.
Obsolete kana usage; not used in modern Japanese.
傑作 is more common and specifically means a masterpiece or outstanding work, while 逸物 is broader and can refer to any excellent thing or person, with a slightly more classical feel.
逸品 is a more common word for an excellent article or rare item, often used in commercial contexts. 逸物 is less frequent and can also refer to people.
Composed of 逸 (escape, excel) and 物 (thing, object). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the combination suggests something that stands out from the ordinary.