Lot 692
Of typical form, with a shagreen tsuka, joining to a cherry blossom decorated tsuba, the sword housed in a leather saya, 96cm total length
Provenance: The vendor's father was an Australian Z special unit member, and was awarded the sword after capturing three Japanese soldiers in WWII
Estimate $1,200 - $2,000
Losses to shagreen on tsuka in places, the leather saya has visible losses consistent with age and use, including a break to the leather measuring approximately 8-9cm long, the stress of the break has also lead to unstitching in the seam beside the break. Wear also visible to blade
the blade measures 64cm long
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Asian Art, Classic Furniture & Objects
AUCTION
Sale: LJ8143
11:00am - 16 October 2016
Melbourne (Simulcast in Sydney)
VIEWING
Viewing - Melbourne & Sydney
12 October 9am-8pm
13-14 October 10am-4pm
15 October 10am-5pm
All lots viewed exclusively in our Sydney office are marked "On View in Sydney", with the remainder on view in Melbourne
CONTACT
Chiara Curcio
chiara.curcio@leonardjoel.com.au
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