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A KATANA MUROMACHI PERIOD, 16TH CENTURY |
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
Sugata [configuration]: Hon-zukuri, tori-zori with bo-hi on each lower side, changing to futatsu-hi on the upper part of the blade, chu-kissaki and iori-mune. Kitae [forging pattern]: Ko-mokume, some ko-itame Hamon [tempering pattern]: Nie-deki, suguha based, some midare Boshi [tip]: Ko-maru with kaeri Nakago [tang]: Ubu with single mekugi-ana, kuri-jiri, mumei In shirasaya [plain wood scabbard] Nagasa [length from kissaki to machi]: 72.9 cm, 28 2/3 in.Saki-haba [width at the yokote]: 2.2 cm, 13/15 in.Moto-haba [width at the machi]: 3.2 cm, 1 1/4 in.
Condition
Some damage and repair to the older shira-saya. Shira-saya is missing its handle. Blade in good state of recent polish with clear hamon and jihada.
"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."