Lot 339
EDO PERIOD (1603-1867)
Of Shinogi-zukuri form with O-Kissaki and Notare (wavy) Hamon (tempering) pattern, lacquer saya with Chinkin style technique of flowers and diamonds, with ensuite shakudo kozuka blade, the tsuba of iron and inlaid with gold and hilt wrapped in ray skin and cream covered silk, signed Seki Ju Kane 'X' (illegible) Saku - Made in Seki by Kane 'X'.
Length 42cm
Estimate $1,500 - $2,000
Overall wear to lacquer, small losses to lacquer at base and top of saya.
Scabbard has some minor rubbing and dents to the lacquer on the base and top as well as some minor chipping of the scabbard towards the tsuba (guard), consistent with age and use. Some yellowing to silk on hilt
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Asian Works of Art
AUCTION
Sale: LJ8690
6:00pm - 24 July 2023
333 Malvern Rd, South Yarra 3141
VIEWING
Friday 21 - Sunday 23 July, 10am - 4pm
333 Malvern Road, South Yarra VIC
CONTACT
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