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Lot #4284

Lot 4283: Two Signed Japanese Swords

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 16, 2023

Lot 4283: Two Signed Japanese Swords

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 16, 2023

Estimated Price: $1,400 - $2,000
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Two Signed Japanese Swords

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Description:

1) Signed blade in shirasaya mounts, 34 1/2" OAL, 25 3/4" edge length with a wavy hamon, fine grain, and a silver plated habaki. The tang has one mekugi-ana, with a six-figure signature on the left side, seven on the right. Very good, with some grain splits and minor spotting, along with attractive grain and a strong hamon. 2) Signed shin gunto pattern sword, 36 1/4" OAL, 25" edge length with s straight hamon, single bo-hi grooves, and a copper habaki. Hilt is standard shin gunto pattern, with a brown tassel and black lacquer saya. Tang has one mekugi-ana, with a carved five-figure signature and two painted figures on the left side. The blade is very good with light spotting, and the furniture is good.

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