1177 JAPANESE KATANA.

SOLD
750.00USDto floor+ buyer's premium
This item SOLD at 2024 Apr 15 @ 11:53UTC-4 : AST/EDT
Category Firearms & Military
Auction Currency USD
Start Price 175.00 USD
Estimated at 350.00 - 550.00 USD
Overall length: 38 1/4". Blade length: 26 1/4". Blade has no discernable hamon. The nakago has a single mekugi-ana with a 3-character signature on one side. Tsuba is iron and appears to be of an early style featuring a mythical dragon on each side. The tsuka has matching fuchi & kabuto-gane. The tsuka-ito is a deep yellow/green. White same with 3-cherry blossom menuki. The saya is black-painted wood with a tin suspension ring. CONDITION: blade shows a good polish with no damage. Tsuba shows oxidized areas, but most details are still sharp. Tsuka shows light overall wear. Saya shows moderate wear. (02-21830/BF). $350-550.