Winter Antique Art and Arms, Dec.14th., 2024

1500s Japanese Koto Katana Sword ~ NBTHK Hozon Certificate attributing to Mihara School

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Start price: $1,500

Estimated price: $3,000 - $4,500

Buyer's premium:

Koto katana, mumei o-suriage with multiple holes in the tang, ca. 1500s. The 26 and 1/2 inch blade shows a deeper curvature in the tang. The hada is a refined and tight itame with the hamon a straight suguha having subtle hataraki. Mint condition blade with proper polish, stored in shirasaya. With NBTHK Hozon certificate attributing the blade to the Mihara school.

Total length (inside scabbard if present): 38 5/8", Blade length: 26 5/8". ~ .

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