Antiques, Decorative and Fine Arts Auction

Japanese Edo Samurai Long Katana NBTHK Papers

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Start price: CAD $1,000

Estimated price: $1,000 - $15,000

Buyer's premium:

Remarkable signed Shyujyu Kanetuji with NBTHK judgment papers. The 27.5 inches (70 cm) blade has Bo-hi or fullers. The blade is impeccable, impressive and heavy. The hamon (temper line) is stunning. It is from Edo KEICHO period (1596-1615). The koshirae is in very good condition, with black silk-cord lacing, well-decorated signed BONJI fuchi and kashira in a SUKACHI MIGAKI design. Habaki is copper. Wooden saya (scabbard) is in excellent shape. The tsuba is signed MOGAROSHI SOUTEN with a gold-painted scene of wisdom. A very fine piece of collection of more than 400 years. With silk bag and NBTHK papers. No rack included.

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