July 29 - August 19, 2024 Timed internet Only Firearms
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 8/20/2024
63.2cm (approx. 24 - 7/8") nagasa of shinogi zukuri form with mokume hada and a wide, rolling notare hamon. Areas of nie and ashi visible, but state of polish obscures other areas. Mumei nakago with kirijiri and a single mekugiana. Two piece silvered copper habaki with a striated texture, tsuba with rays and pierced with designs of Paulownia flowers. Fuchi and kashira with brass wire inlays and paulownia crests, menuki in the form of dragons. Saya with textured lacquer, and kurikata and sayajiri decorated with inlaid brass en suite with fuchi and kashira; koiguchi missing entirely, exposing bare wood. CONDITION: Blade is out f polish with some areas of superficial scartching and kizu throughout, concentrated at habaki moto, some minor chips at monouchi. Mounts with some handling marks throughout, lacquer in particular with areas of lifting and separation at spine and belly. An interesting sword.