1435 JAPANESE BOKUTO KATANA.

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[?]Live Online Auction Starts In 2025 May 08 @ 10:00 (UTC-04:00 : AST/EDT)
Category Firearms & Military
Auction Currency USD
Start Price 500.00 USD
Estimated at 1,000.00 - 2,000.00 USD
This katana measures 41" overall with a 27 7/8" hardwood blade. An exceptionally finely made example of a bokuto used in training for kenjutsu. These wooden blade katana are first seen during the Muromachi period, and versions of this historic weapon are still used today in martial arts training. This example is exceptionally ornate, featuring an expertly shaped blade with Japanese characters in black ink on both sides. Sadly, the blade is broken just above the integral wooden simulated habaki. The break is such that it could likely be repaired by a qualified craftsman. There is a two-piece patinated brass tsuba with gold floral inlays at the tips of chiseled buds. Matching gold-inlaid fuchi and kabuto-gane, along with perfectly matching menuki. Attractive cerulean tsuka-ito over finely patterned brown and tan silk. The saya is a true work of art, with matching gold inlays on all of the mounts, including the ashi. The top of the saya is wrapped with matching cerulean ito together with a black, brown, green, and tan, long, elaborate ito partially covered in fine black-printed white leather forming an elaborate sageo. The saya body is black and gold enamel featuring foliate motifs and crosses within circles. An exceptionally elaborate and visually stunning bokuto katana of absolutely superior craftsmanship. CONDITION: other than the fact the blade is broken above the habaki, the katana shows only the slightest wear throughout. (02-23632/BF). $1,000-2,000.