July 29 - August 19, 2024 Timed internet Only Firearms
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 8/20/2024
67.5cm (approximately 26 - 1/2") with a gunome-togari temper line, with grain not visible. Nakago with kuri jiri, single mekugi-ana, takanoha yasurime, showa stamp, and signed "Seki Ju Ishihara Kanenao". Iron tsuba with designs of paulownia incised. Shin gunto floral fuchi and kabuto gane, menuki in the form of squids, and sea-green tsuka ito. Tassel is a modern iteration.Black lacquered saya with dual suspension hangers. CONDITION: Temper is clearly defined throughout with some areas of mossing and surface scrathes. Mount switch heavy wear, tsuka-ito is unravelling, exercise caution. Saya with heavy scrapes to bare wood, suspension rings loose.