DESCRIPTION
Featured Refinements:Antique Samurai SwordRegion of Origin: JapanType:KatanaAge: Pre-1596Primary Material: TamahaganeMaker: MumeiProduct:
Art Koshirae mountings: antique Japanese samurai Katana long sword
Included:
- Antique Japanese Katana long sword in Koshirae
- Sword bag
Features:
- Mei signature in Nakago tang: Mumei, i.e. no signature
- Jidai date: looks Koto Period of Pre-1596 based on some features of the blade
- Beautifully carved dragons in Fuchi collar, Kashira cap, and Menuki pegs
- Beautifully carved "Kizami-Saya" scabbard
Size (approximation):
- Cutting edge length: 64.1 cm (25 1/4")
- Nakago tang length: 21.5 cm (8 7/16")
- Whole blade length: 85.6 cm (33 11/16")
- Moto-haba: 31 mm
- Saki-haba: 23 mm
- Moto-gasane: 6.5 mm
- Saki-gasane: 5 mm
- Sori curve: 16 mm
- Fitting: 106 cm (41 3/4")
Weight (approximation):
- Bare blade: 725 g (1.60 lb)
- With fitting: 1,350 g (2.98 lb)
Condition:
The blade is in good antique condition with some minor flaws and scratches, which are not fatal. Koshirae mountings are in good condition with normal wears seen in items of this age. Sold as-is. These pictures are my descriptions. Please view carefully for conditions (including, but not limited to, the above mentioned) and details. Video will be coming soon.
Dragon Koshirae Mountings: Antique Japanese Samurai Katana Long Sword Nihonto
SKU: 10311596
$3,800.00Price