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  • Auction Catalog #1039
  • Lot #4263
Lot #4262
Lot #4264

Lot 4263: Japanese Wakizashi and Tanto

Fine Japanese Wakizashi and Tanto

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 18, 2022

Lot 4263: Japanese Wakizashi and Tanto

Fine Japanese Wakizashi and Tanto

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 18, 2022

Estimated Price: $1,600 - $2,500
Price Realized:
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Fine Japanese Wakizashi and Tanto

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1) Wakizashi length sword, 28" OAL, 19 3/4" blade with slightly wavy hamon and a 5 3/4" long dragon carving on the right side. Signed tang with two overlapping mekugi-ana through a faint signature on the left side. Some minor spotting and wear on the blade, good overall. 2) Tanto length knife, 16 1/2" OAL, 11" blade with strong wavy hamon and attractive grain, Tokugawa-style "triple hollyhock" mons on the grip, gold accented fittings, red lacquer saya, and a signed kogatana with a sculpted scene of a golden bridge crossing a silver river. Unsigned tang. Saya rough, otherwise good overall.

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