Lot 215
Katana and matching Wakizashi blades with quality Koshirae mounts; the Katana with a Shobu-Zukuri configuration with carved Horimono of the Buddhist god of fire and anger, Fudou-Myou and sanskrit characters verso. The koshirae comprising a brown-lacquer saya with ensuite Ko-gatana and Wari-Kogai, the hilt covered with ray skin and wrapped in cream silk, fitted with iron and inlaid gold fuchi-gashira and menuki, and pierced tsuba (guard) with inlaid and applied gold decoration; the Wakizashi blade also of Shobu-zukuri configuration with koshirae of attractive lacquer saya with gold inlaid kozuka, pierced and inlaid tsuba, inlaid fuchi-gashira and menuki, the hilt wrapped in ray skin and cream silk, both Mumei (unsigned).
Katana Length 73cm, Wakizashi Length 51cm
Estimate $4,000 - $6,000
Wakizashi:
- the blade with some bites along edge
- traces of white (likely cleaning agent) within openwork sections of the tsuba
- crack to lacquer on saya
Katana:
- wear to gilt on tsuba
- one nick to blade
- unable to remove handle to view tang
- wear to iron gilt on iron mounts of saya
The opinions expressed in the condition reports are a guide only and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Prospective buyers are encouraged to seek further information or request additional images during our pre-sale period where Leonard Joel staff are available for advice. Please note condition reports can be amended during the pre-sale period, so we strongly suggest any interested bidders check the published condition report available on the website before the auction commences. Leonard Joel makes no guarantee of the originality of mechanical or applied components. Absence of reference to such modifications does not imply that a lot is free from modifications.
The Collector's Auction
AUCTION
Sale: LJ8668
12:00pm - 30 May 2023
36-40 Queen Street, Woollahra
VIEWING
Friday 26 - Sunday 28 May, 10am - 4pm
36-40 Queen Street, Woollahra NSW
CONTACT
Madeleine Norton
sydney@leonardjoel.com.au
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