Katana, Japan, Edo period 
Shinto shinogi zukuri blade. Hamon midare. Nakago unsigned.
Mismatched copper alloy fuchi and kashira. The kashira is decorated with chidori above the waves. The fuchi with flowers and insects.
Menuki with peonies in copper alloy.
Tsuba marugata in iron, chased in maruboriji sukashi and inlaid with various metals in the soten style, decorated with figures under pine trees.
Tsuka covered with same and green lacing.
Saya in lacquer with aogai inlay and makie decoration of flowers, probably later.
Kojiri at the end of the Saya in copper alloy, not original.
Nagasa: 68.5 cm
Total length: 100 cm
(wear, repair to scabbard)
Live Tuesday 17 December 2024・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Lot no. 200

Katana, Japan, Edo period Shinto shinogi zukuri blade. Hamon midare. Nakago unsigned. Mismatched copper alloy fuchi and kashira. The kashira is decorated with chidori above the waves. The fuchi with flowers and insects. Menuki with peonies in copper alloy. Tsuba marugata in iron, chased in maruboriji sukashi and inlaid with various metals in the soten style, decorated with figures under pine trees. Tsuka covered with same and green lacing. Saya in lacquer with aogai inlay and makie decoration of flowers, probably later. Kojiri at the end of the Saya in copper alloy, not original. Nagasa: 68.5 cm Total length: 100 cm (wear, repair to scabbard)

Estimate
€1,000 - €1,500
Result
€2,636
Buyer's premium
30%
Katana, Japan, Edo period Shinto shinogi zukuri blade. Hamon midare. Nakago unsigned. Mismatched copper alloy fuchi and kashira. The kashira is decorated with chidori above the waves. The fuchi with flowers and insects. Menuki with peonies in copper alloy. Tsuba marugata in iron, chased in maruboriji sukashi and inlaid with various metals in the soten style, decorated with figures under pine trees. Tsuka covered with same and green lacing. Saya in lacquer with aogai inlay and makie decoration of flowers, probably later. Kojiri at the end of the Saya in copper alloy, not original. Nagasa: 68.5 cm Total length: 100 cm (wear, repair to scabbard)
Sale Tuesday 17 December 2024・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
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