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A KATANA EDO PERIOD, 17TH CENTURY SIGNED OMI (NO) KAMI TADATSUNA |
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
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Description
Sugata [configuration]: Shinogi-zukuri, chu-kissaki, iori-mune Kitae [forging pattern]: Ko-mokume hada Hamon [tempering pattern]: A very wide gunome-choji hamon, crossing the shinogi in places with yakidashi at the base Boshi [tip]: O-maru with kaeri Nakago [tang]: Ubu with 3 mekugi-ana (2 overlapping) with ha-agari kuri-jiri, signed Awataguchi Omi (no) Kami Tadatsuna on omote Nagasa [length from kissaki to machi]: 63.3 cm, 25 in.Saki-haba [width at the yokote]: 1.9 cm, 3/4 in.Moto-haba [width at the machi]: 3 cm, 1 2/11 in. In naval kyu-gunto koshirae with silver tomoe mon on the tsuka. Accompanied by a certificate of registration as Tokubetsu Hozon Token [Sword Worthy of Preserving] issued by the Nihon Bijitsu Token Hozon Kyokai [Society for the Preservation of the Japanese Art Sword].
Condition
This sword has an unusual and rare customised Meiji period koshirae. The early military koshirae is sound but in a used condition. The blade has an attractive shinto blade by awataguchi Omi (no) Kami Tadastuna. The blade is in a reasonably good polish with some light rubbing, particularly in the shinogi-ji.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."