Asian Art

October 1621, 2021
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LOT 200

Lot 200

A Koto Bizen Wakizashi With Edo Mounts and Higo Kozuka, 16th Century and Later

A Koto Bizen Wakizashi With Edo Mounts and Higo Kozuka, 16th Century and Later
Lot 200 Details
A Koto Bizen Wakizashi With Edo Mounts and Higo Kozuka, 16th Century and Later

The blade unsigned (mumei), with shakudo tsuba and fuchi-kashira, the kashira decorated with paulownia crest (mon), straight copper bar menuki, and gold 'rain-pattern' habaki, the koto period kozuka decorated with a crayfish; nagasa length 15.5 in (39.3 cm)
length 24.9 in — 63.3 cm

Estimate $500-$600

Realised: $1,920
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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A Koto Bizen Wakizashi With Edo Mounts and Higo Kozuka, 16th Century and Later
  • A Koto Bizen Wakizashi With Edo Mounts and Higo Kozuka, 16th Century and Later
  • A Koto Bizen Wakizashi With Edo Mounts and Higo Kozuka, 16th Century and Later
  • A Koto Bizen Wakizashi With Edo Mounts and Higo Kozuka, 16th Century and Later
  • A Koto Bizen Wakizashi With Edo Mounts and Higo Kozuka, 16th Century and Later
  • A Koto Bizen Wakizashi With Edo Mounts and Higo Kozuka, 16th Century and Later
  • A Koto Bizen Wakizashi With Edo Mounts and Higo Kozuka, 16th Century and Later
  • A Koto Bizen Wakizashi With Edo Mounts and Higo Kozuka, 16th Century and Later
  • A Koto Bizen Wakizashi With Edo Mounts and Higo Kozuka, 16th Century and Later
  • A Koto Bizen Wakizashi With Edo Mounts and Higo Kozuka, 16th Century and Later

CONDITION DETAILS

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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
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  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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