VERY FINE 17TH CENTURY TANTO.

VERY FINE 17TH CENTURY TANTO. SN NSN. Beautifully patterned 13″ blade with undulating temper line, which returns almost 2″ over tip, is signed “HARIMA (no) KAMI TERUHIRO SAKU” (active in 1624 and the second generation of this line from Aki province). Very fine relief carved and inlaid mounts include beautiful Tsuba finely rendered in overlaying chrysanthemums, many in gold. Fuchi has relief silver chrysanthemum flanked by gold foliage. Two Menuki are also in high relief, with gold inlaid flowers. Kashira continues the chrysanthemum theme. Saya is finished in gold-flecked black lacquer. Kojiri and Kurijhta have relief carved leaf pattern with gold inlaid veins and tendrils. CONDITION: Excellent. Blade is finely polished with excellent definition to patterns. Tang retains dark brown rust. Mounts are excellent. Saya is darkened at center from years of hand wear, some loss is to Koiguchi. 4-46982 MGM261 (5,000-7,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2012

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.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2501	$6,325.00	VERY FINE 17TH CENTURY TANTO. SN NSN. Beautifully patterned 13″ blade with undulating temper line, which returns almost 2″ over tip, is signed “HARIMA (no) KAMI TERUHIRO SAKU” (active in 1624 and the second generation of this line from Aki province). Very fine relief carved and inlaid mounts include beautiful Tsuba finely rendered in overlaying chrysanthemums, many in gold. Fuchi has relief silver chrysanthemum flanked by gold foliage. Two Menuki are also in high relief, with gold inlaid flowers. Kashira continues the chrysanthemum theme. Saya is finished in gold-flecked black lacquer. Kojiri and Kurijhta have relief carved leaf pattern with gold inlaid veins and tendrils. CONDITION: Excellent. Blade is finely polished with excellent definition to patterns. Tang retains dark brown rust. Mounts are excellent. Saya is darkened at center from years of hand wear, some loss is to Koiguchi. 4-46982 MGM261 (5,000-7,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2012 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.

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