Antique Japanese & World Weapons AUG. 29th
Lot 12:
Rare Japanese Samurai WAKIZASHI Sword in Tachi Mounts ~ Koto Blade, Circa 1400s-1500s. Beautiful weapon in its gold inlaid iron mounts of Tachi style, matching copper of bronze menukies and kozuka featuring Dragon over Scepter motives highlighted in gold. Early blade dating from the Koto period, most likely around 15th to early 16th century, tang showing extensive age, unsigned but retains partially worn marking on one side.Total Length in Scabbard – 29" Blade Length (along the spine, from Habaki notch to the tip) – 19 1/8"
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