September 10-12, 2024 Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 9/10/2024
Late Meiji. 21.3cm nagasa (approximately 8 - 3/8") of hira zukuri form with a deep, wide bo-hi on omote. Copper habaki. Signed Kanenori, but roughly forged, with no observable features. Plain brass koiguchi and decorated with lovely enamel scenes of florals, butterflies, koi fish, and more interwoven on a multicolored ground. CONDITION: Blade is out of polish with delamination and fine oxidation throughout. Enamel excellent with some rubs and pinprick losses. A lovely, well presenting piece.