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Lot 307: Excellent Signed Japanese Katana-Length Sword with Saya and Embr

Excellent Signed Japanese Katana-Length Sword with Saya and Embroidered Cloth Sleeve

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: April 29, 2016

Lot 307: Excellent Signed Japanese Katana-Length Sword with Saya and Embr

Excellent Signed Japanese Katana-Length Sword with Saya and Embroidered Cloth Sleeve

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: April 29, 2016

Estimated Price: $4,500 - $6,500
Price Realized:
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Excellent Signed Japanese Katana-Length Sword with Saya and Embroidered Cloth Sleeve

Manufacturer: None
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Type: Other
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Catalog Page: 122
Class: Other
Description:

39 inches overall, fitted with a 28 1/2 inch blade with an excellent, wavy hamon and a nickel finished, deep engraved habaki. Circular, cut-through tsuba depicting a pair of dragons. White ray skin grip with black cord wrap and gold insect inlay on the fittings. A six-figure signature is present on the left side of the tang, with two mekugi-ana and a floral stamp. Black lacquered saya with matching black cord. Complete with a cloth case, green and black material with extensive gold geometric embroidery and multicolored floral embroidery, long braided and tasseled taupe cord, and taupe satin lining.

Rating Definition:

Excellent, with only two light scratches on the blade and some light wear overall. Fine grain and a solid hamon are visible on the steel. The case is in excellent condition. An absolutely beautiful Japanese sword!



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