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Lot #2957
Lot #2959

Lot 2958: Signed Japanese Shin-Gunto Sword

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 14, 2020

Lot 2958: Signed Japanese Shin-Gunto Sword

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 14, 2020

Estimated Price: $800 - $1,200
Price Realized:
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Signed Japanese Shin-Gunto Sword

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Item Views: 1408
Item Interest: Average
Catalog Page: 182
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37 1/2" OAL, 27" blade with wavy hamon, brass habaki, round iron tsuba with mountain scene engraving and gilt brass accents above the otherwise standard shin gunto hilt, and wood saya with leather cover. Two mekugi-ana, single mekugi, two menuki, and a cut four-figure signature on the right side of the tang. Blade very fine with some grain openings, a small amount of cleaned pitting, light spotting and wear. Fittings, saya, and leather cover very good plus with light wear and generally an attractive aged patina.

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