Antique Japanese & World Weapons AUG. 29th
Lot 17:
Nicely Mounted Japanese Samurai TANTO Dagger ~ Signed YOSHISUKE ~ Koto era. The tanto is signed nijimei, Yoshisuke. Also known Gisuke, a Shimda smith. Circa Koji (1555 ââ‚&Acir c;¬Ã¢â‚¬Å“ 1558). Ref. Nihon Toko Jiten ââ‚&Acir c;¬Ã¢â‚¬Å“ Koto Hen, page 179. Very nice gold inlaid copper furniture, great Kozuka handle with wonderful Oni image holding a mask and armed with a Katana sword, eligible signature on its blade. Nice looking piece overall with a well used 16th century blade.Total Length in Scabbard – 13 3/8" Blade Length (along the spine, from Habaki notch to the tip) – 6 1/2".RELISTED FROM WINTER SALE DUE TO NON-PAYMENT.
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