Southeast Asian & Japanese Arms & Art
Lot 194:
LIVEAUCTIONEERS BIDDERS, PLEASE GO TO OUR WEBSITE TO VIEW PHOTOS OF THE TANG AND SIGNATURES, THEY ARE AT THE END AND DID NOT FIT IN TO THIS PLATFORM FORMAT, AS WELL AS OTHER ABUNDANT CLOSEUP IMAGES. THANK YOU ! ~~~ Very Rare Japanese Samurai SUE YARI Spear in Two-handed Sword Mount ~ Early Shinto Signed TADAMUNE ~ Circa 1661 ~ With Family Kiri-Mon. An exceptionally rare early example, with a strong triangular Yari blade with details of hamon almost not visible. Highlighted in red lacquer. Long Nakago with two mekugi-ana signed "Tadamune". Circa 1661. Yari is mounted in elaborate lacquered oak pole and iron butt. Brass collar with family Kiri-mon. Large iron crossguard with down-turned quillons, having partially worn Original red lacquer finish. Very interesting and unique Samurai weapon. Total Length (inside scabbard if present) : 44" Blade Length : 15 1/2". ~~~~~~ DEAR BIDDERS, Please View More Detailed Close-Up Images by visiting our website – Sofedesignauctions.com ~ Thank you ! ~~~~~~. Detailed condition reports are not included in this catalog. For additional information, including condition reports, please contact us at [email protected]
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