July 29 - August 19, 2024 Timed internet Only Firearms
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 8/20/2024
67.6cm nagasa of shinogi zukuri form, with oil tempered blade with gunome hamon; state of polish has obscured jigane. Cast mounts, tsuba very softened by casting. Signed by a gunto smith in a very "chippy" pattern with a seki inspection; signature is very difficult to read. Typical floral fuchi and kashira. Tassel looks to be a heavily faded brown-and-blue tassel. Tsuka-ito has compressed to bottom, exposing same and an added section of brass wire. Saya with single suspension ring and leather wrap that appears to be from a different sword as male catch stud is on the wrong side. CONDITION: Good.
Item Dimensions: L: 39"