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AN IMPORTANT JAPANESE BIZEN KATANA
(16TH CENTURY) IN WWII MOUNTS
A Katana, the blade honzukuri, iorimune, torii-zori shape with chu-gissaki, itame hada, nodare hamon, ubu nakago signed Bizen Kuni Ju Osafune Sukesada & Tensho Second year, Eighth Month (1574) on the reverse; in a green lacquered saya and typical military mounts.
Accompanied by facsimile documentation from the owner stating the sword was surrendered in Rabaul, New Britain (PNG)
94cm long
Unsold
Lot 74
(16TH CENTURY) IN WWII MOUNTS
A Katana, the blade honzukuri, iorimune, torii-zori shape with chu-gissaki, itame hada, nodare hamon, ubu nakago signed Bizen Kuni Ju Osafune Sukesada & Tensho Second year, Eighth Month (1574) on the reverse; in a green lacquered saya and typical military mounts.
Accompanied by facsimile documentation from the owner stating the sword was surrendered in Rabaul, New Britain (PNG)
94cm long
Estimate $8,000 - $10,000
Please note to handle and purchase this lot the buyer will require a Victorian weapons license.
Asian Works of Art
AUCTION
Sale: LJ8406
6:00pm - 24 May 2021
333 Malvern Rd, South Yarra 3141
VIEWING
Viewing:
Friday 21 - Sunday 23 May, 10am-4pm
CONTACT
Chiara Curcio
asianart@leonardjoel.com.au
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