A katana in kai gunto mounts
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A katana in kai gunto mounts
The blade late 16th/early 17th century
The blade of shinogi-zukuri form with medium notare-ba of nioi and mokume-hada, the ubu-nakago with two mekugi-ana, signed Munekiyo; in kai-gunto mounts, the same saya with gilt metal fittings. The blade 60.3cm (20¾in) long. (2).
Estimate:
£1,200 - 1,500
JPY 190,000 - 230,000
US$ 1,800 - 2,300

Footnotes

  • 刀　銘「宗清」　16世紀後期/17世紀前期
    附　鮫地鞘海軍刀拵

    With a NTHK certificate for the blade.

Category: Asian Art / Japanese Art

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