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Lot 179
A silver-mounted shinto o-tanto The blade by Kanesada, Momoyama Period, late 17th century, the fittings 19th century
7 November 2013, 10:30 GMT
London, New Bond Street£4,000 - £4,500
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The blade by Kanesada, Momoyama Period, late 17th century, the fittings 19th century
The blade of hirazukuri form, with gunome-ha of nie and nioi, itame-hada; the suriage nakago with one mekugi-ana and o-sujikai yasurime, signed Kanesada; koshirae: the saya of diagonally ribbed roiro-nuri with a silver and gilt kanamono of cherry blossom to one side; the complete fittings of silver, decorated with sprigs of cherry blossom and falling petals in relief, unsigned; with fabric bag.
The blade 31.1cm (12¼in) long. (2).
The blade of hirazukuri form, with gunome-ha of nie and nioi, itame-hada; the suriage nakago with one mekugi-ana and o-sujikai yasurime, signed Kanesada; koshirae: the saya of diagonally ribbed roiro-nuri with a silver and gilt kanamono of cherry blossom to one side; the complete fittings of silver, decorated with sprigs of cherry blossom and falling petals in relief, unsigned; with fabric bag.
The blade 31.1cm (12¼in) long. (2).























