| Image | Lot | Price | Description |
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4344
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$2,962.50
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FINE 15TH CENTURY KATANA “RAI KUNITOSHI YAMASHIRO” IN SHIRASHAYA.This fine Japanese sword in polish exhibits cutting edge 25-1/2″ long with total blade including tang of 32″. Tang has ancient black color and heavily pitted, though three character signature is discernible and translates “RAI KUNITOSHI YAMASHIRO”. This sword maker rates “SAIJA SAKU” according Hawley (very good). Kunitoshi worked in the first quarter of the 15th century circa 1410. CONDITION: Blade has been polished many times showing numerous separations (kizus) though only a few are present in temper which is easily discerned over most of length of blade to tip. 48546-2 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 4344
Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques - August 2015 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day. |