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LOT 336

Lot 336

A Wakizashi Blade With Partial Bizen Osafune Signature, Circa 1500

A Wakizashi Blade With Partial Bizen Osafune Signature, Circa 1500
Lot 336 Details
A Wakizashi Blade With Partial Bizen Osafune Signature, Circa 1500

约1500年 备前长船派部分款识脇差刀身

Well-polished Koto blade, cut down, the koshirae with matching Shakudo fittings, higo mounts, unique habaki, and fan-motif iron tsuba, with sword bag; nagasa length 50 cm
此脇差为精细抛光的古刀,经过缩短,刀身刻有备前长船派部分款识,曲线流畅,刃纹清晰,体现16世纪初日本刀匠的高超技艺。配有与刀身相配的漆黑铜合金(赤铜)装具,肥后流传统装配,独特的刀护(护手)以及饰有扇形纹样的铁制鍔。附赠刀袋一只。
overall length 27.6 in — 70 cm

Estimate $1,000-$1,200

Realised: $1,250
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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A Wakizashi Blade With Partial Bizen Osafune Signature, Circa 1500
  • A Wakizashi Blade With Partial Bizen Osafune Signature, Circa 1500
  • A Wakizashi Blade With Partial Bizen Osafune Signature, Circa 1500
  • A Wakizashi Blade With Partial Bizen Osafune Signature, Circa 1500
  • A Wakizashi Blade With Partial Bizen Osafune Signature, Circa 1500
  • A Wakizashi Blade With Partial Bizen Osafune Signature, Circa 1500
  • A Wakizashi Blade With Partial Bizen Osafune Signature, Circa 1500
  • A Wakizashi Blade With Partial Bizen Osafune Signature, Circa 1500

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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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