Medals & Coins, Arms & Armour - 28th November 2023
Lot 159
A Japanese sword (katana), blade 27.5 in. hon-zukuri, silvered habaki with offset diagonal grooves,
Estimate £300 - £500 | Hammer £403
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Description
A Japanese sword (katana), blade 27.5 in. hon-zukuri, silvered habaki with offset diagonal grooves, mumei; mokko gata tsuba of shakudo, encrusted decoration forming a seascape with warriors on a ship; gold inlaid iron fuchi (remaining hilt fitting absent); laquered saya with gold inlaid iron kojiri.