Asian Art Auction

December 13, 2010

LOT 162

Lot 162

Shinogi Zukuri Wakizashi, Signed Bizen Bosho Sadatoshi, Circa 1532

Shinogi Zukuri Wakizashi, Signed Bizen Bosho Sadatoshi, Circa 1532
Lot 162 Details
Shinogi Zukuri Wakizashi, Signed Bizen Bosho Sadatoshi, Circa 1532

Nagasa (cutting edge): 49.8.
Motohaba (width at end of cutting edge): 4 cm.
Koshirae (mountings): plain wood mounts
Remarks: NBTHK Hozon
length 29.2" — 74.2 cm.
inscribed Sada Toshi

Estimate $6,000-$7,000

Realised: $5,760
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

Provenance:

Property of an Important Canadian Private Collection of Samurai Swords

Note:

Hizen Bosho Sadatoshi is a Hizen Koto smith who practices swordmaking art in the village of Bosho in Hizen Province

CONDITION DETAILS

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LOT 162
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  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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