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A NARA SCHOOL COPPER AND SHIBUICHI TSUBA WITH A WRITHING SNAKEJapan, 19th centuryOf tate-maru-gata form, with one hitsu, one side finely chiseled and inlaid with shibuichi depicting a snake writhing through craggy rockwork by a stream. With an associated wood tomobako (storage box).HEIGHT 6.9 cm, WIDTH 6.2 cmWEIGHT 114 gCondition: Excellent condition with only minor surface wear.Provenance: German private collection.Auction comparison: Compare a related tsuba, but of mokko form, slightly larger, and with a signature, at Bonhams, The Edward Wrangham Collection of Japanese Art Part I, 9 November 2010, London, lot 38 (sold for 1,800 GBP).

HAMANO HIROYUKI: A SENTOKU TSUBABy Hamano Hiroyuki, signed HiroyukiJapan, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)The maru-gata sentoku tsuba with one hitsu, worked in takabori and iro-e takazogan, depicting a man with wayfarer inside a boat below craggy rockwork, a pine tree, and the silver-inlaid moon. The reverse with another pine tree and a waterfall.SIZE 6.5 x 5.9 cmWEIGHT 102.9 gCondition: Very good condition with some associated surface wear, remnants of an old red collection number.Provenance: French private collection.

A COPPER AND SHIBUICHI TSUBA WITH OWL IN TREEJapan, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)The copper tsuba of kaku-gata shape, with one hitsu and a thick shibuichi rim, worked in takabori and gold, silver, and shakudo takazogan depicting an owl inside a leafy tree trunk.SIZE 6.2 x 5.4 cmWEIGHT 85. 2 gCondition: Very good condition with only minimal surface wear.Provenance: French private collection.

A CEREMONIAL KEN IN MOUNTS WITH TOKUGAWA MONSJapan, Edo period (1615-1868)The two-edged blade with ken-zukuri, the hamon is suguha, the hada is masame. The copper habaki with horizontal file marks. The oval sentoku tsuba is entirely openworked, the sentoku kashira and kojiri are each crafted in the form of an elephant head. The entire tsuka and parts of the lacquered wood saya with sentoku fittings, finely incised with scrolling leafy vines, and tokugawa mons.The elephant heads allude to one of the Three Sculptures of Nikko, the ‘Imagined Elephant’, sculpted by an artist who had never seen an elephant before, in the Nikko Tosho-gu Shinto shrine dedicated to Tokugawa Ieyasu (1543-1616), the founder of the Tokugawa Shogunate.LENGTH 53.5 cm (the blade) and 88 cm (total)Condition: The blade is in fair condition, with surface wear as well as minor fukure and ware, the edges with small chips. The mounting is in very good condition with minor wear and few small nicks as well as traces of silvering.Provenance: Austrian private collection.

A WAKIZASHI IN KOSHIRAE, THE BLADE ATTRIBUTED TO SAN’AMI KANETAKA, WITH NBTHK CERTIFICATEBy San’ami Kanetaka, unsigned Japan, 17th century, early Edo period (1615-1868)The blade:The gently curved blade with shinogi-zukuri and iori mune. The hamon is gunome-midare in nioi-deki with ashi and yo, the hada is a very dense ko-itame. The nakago (tang) with two mekugi-ana and mumei, the tip is iriyamagata jiri.The mounting:The signed iron tsuba of tate-maru-gata form with two hitsu and finely incised with floral decorations partly in relief, one flower with openwork. The fuchi and kashira are inlaid in gold, silver, and shakudo with blossoming flowers, while the shakudo menuki depict horses. The copper kozuka decorated in relief with a dragon and animals. The lacquered saya with a dense reddish scattering pattern on the roironuri.With an NBTHK Kicho Token (Precious Swords) white paper certificate issued by Hosokawa Moritatsu (1883-1970), president of the NBTHK, on 19 October 1968, attributing the blade to San’ami Kanetaka, in the original envelope.LENGTH 45.2 cm (the blade) and 63 cm (the koshirae)Condition: The blade is in fair condition with minor surface wear as well as two small chips near the center of the kissaki, a very small loss to the tip of the kissaki as well. The mounts are in very good condition with minor wear and small losses to the lacquer, particularly near the hilt.Provenance: Hungarian private collection.Auction comparison: Compare a related wakizashi, signed Kanetaka and dated to the 17th century, at Christie’s, Japanese and Korean Art, 23 March 2004, New York, lot 232 (sold for 10,158 USD).

Six Japanese Tsuba, five of iron and one of bronze with leaf and scroll decoration, one with remnants of gold inlay. 19th century.

Six Japanese Tsuba, one of bronze, the rest iron, one with gold inlay work. 19th century.

GROUP OF SIX JAPANESE IRON TSUBA EDO PERIOD each of openwork form largest, 7cm wide, smallest, 6.5cm wide

A WWII Japanese army officer's type 98 Katana by Hattori Masahiro. The blade with subtle midare hamon and fitted with shin - gunto tsuba and butt cap. The grip with ray skin lashed with cord and cherry blossom menuki ornaments. The leather-covered simple black painted scabbard with shin-gunto mounts again. 66.4 cm length of blade. 93 cm overall length The tang bearing signature and armoury mark.Footnote: See images of tang signatureCondition report: The blade seems free from any major chips or defects.I have taken some videos showing the full length of the blade in close-up of both sides. Please follow the link below for the video files.https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/16hCSrIMkMUlarHtbbVark5POUoQsjd6X?usp=sharing

A SECOND WORLD WAR JAPANESE SWORD AND SCABBARD. A Shingunto type Japanese sword and scabbard with a 48.5cm sharpened blade, the tang with two holes. The handle lacking tsuba with fabric wrapped Ray skin grip. In leather covered scabbard with single loop suspension. 73cm.

Prunk-Katana, Japan, um 1660 Klinge Shinogi Tsukuri, O Kissaki, Torii Zori, Gunome Midare Hamon, Boshi Ko Maru mit kurzem Kaeri. Hada Mokume Itame, minimal gereinigt mit älterer Sashikomi-Politur. Nakago Ubu, Kiri Yasurime und ein Mekugi Ana, bezeichnet "Hoshu Takada Ju Fujiwara Munekage" (MUN 765. 30 P.). Vergoldetes Kupferhabaki. Samebelegte Tsuka mit schwarzer Seidenbindung und teilvergoldetes Shakudo-Fuchi Kashira mit Drachendekor, Nigurome Menukis in Drachenform. Marugata Sahari Tsuba ebenfalls mit Drachendekor. Die Saya in Aogai-Lackfassung und mit Hornbeschlägen. Darauf aus geprägtem, teilvergoldetem Sahari ein Drache, der sich scheinbar durch die Saya schlängelt, der obere Saya-Bereich aus Samenuri. Koshirae Taisho-Periode bis neuzeitlich.Länge K/M 72,6 cm, Gesamtlänge 92 cm. Zustand: IIA magnificent Japanese katana, circa 1660 Blade shinogi tsukuri, O kissaki, torii zori, gunome midare hamon, boshi ko maru with short kaeri. Hada mokume itame, minimally cleaned with older sashikomi finish. Nakago ubu, kiri yasurime and one mekugi ana, inscribed "Hoshu Takada Ju Fujiwara Munekage" (MUN 765. 30 P.). Gilt copper habaki. Same-covered tsuka with black silk binding and partly gilt shakudo-fuchi kashira with dragon décor, dragon-shaped nigurome menukis. Marugata sahari tsuba also with dragon décor. Aogai-lacquer saya with horn fittings, decorated with a dragon of embossed, partly gilt sahari that seems to meander through the saya, the upper saya area of samenuri. Koshirae-Taisho period until modern period.Length k/m 72.6 cm, overall length 92 cm.Condition: II

O Tanto, Japan, um 1800 Klinge Kogarasu Maru Tsukuri, leichter Torii Zori, Notare Togari Gunome Hamon, Boshi Ko Maru mit sehr tiefem Kaeri, Hada stark überarbeitet. Nakago Ubu, Kiri Yasurime, ein Mekugi Ana, bezeichnet "Kurayori Saku" (?). Kupferhabaki. Nademarugata Tsuba, Fuchi Kashira und Kotsuka aus poliertem Shibuichi, darauf in Takabori aus Gold und Silber ein Falke auf einer Kiefer. Tsuka und Saya (später?) mit Same belegt. Länge K/M 22,9 cm. Gesamtlänge 39 cm. Zustand: IIA Japanese O tanto, circa 1800 Blade kogarasu maru tsukuri, light torii zori, notare togari gunome hamon, boshi ko maru with very deep kaeri, hada distinctly reworked. Nakago ubu, kiri yasurime, one mekugi ana, inscribed "Kurayori Saku" (?). Copper habaki, nademarugata tsuba, fuchi kashira and kotsuka of polished shibuichi with falcon on a pine tree in takabori of gold and silver. Tsuka and saya (of later date?) covered with same. Length k/m 22.9 cm. Overall length 39 cm.Condition: II

Zwei Tsuben, Japan, Edo-/Meiji-Periode Zwei eiserne Tsuben. Eine Marugata-Tsuba mit eingelegten Darstellungen von fünf Pferden aus vergoldetem Kupfer und Shakudo auf Mokume-Grund. Kotsuka- und Kogai Hitsu Ana. Durchmesser 7,5 cm. Dazu eine Nademarugata Sukashi-Tsuba mit Darstellungen von Chrysanthemenblüten und -blättern. Rand leicht verbogen. Kotsuka- und Kogai Hitsu Ana. Durchmesser 7,5 cm.Zustand: II - IIITwo Japanese tsuba, Edo/Meiji period Zwei eiserne Tsuben. Eine Marugata-Tsuba mit eingelegten Darstellungen von fünf Pferden aus vergoldetem Kupfer und Shakudo auf Mokume-Grund. Kotsuka- und Kogai Hitsu Ana. Durchmesser 7,5 cm. Dazu eine Nademarugata Sukashi-Tsuba mit Darstellungen von Chrysanthemenblüten und -blättern. Rand leicht verbogen. Kotsuka- und Kogai Hitsu Ana. Durchmesser 7,5 cm.Condition: II - III

Zwei Tsuben, Japan, 19. Jhdt. Zwei eiserne Tsuben. Eine Marugata-Tsuba in Shakudo Fukurin gefasst mit Pferdedarstellungen in Takabori und mit beriebener Vergoldung, rückseitig Strohbündel und ein Bachlauf. Kotsuka Hitsu Ana. Durchmesser 7 cm. Dazu eine Nademarugata Sukashi-Tsuba im Shoami-Stil mit Dekor aus feinem Yo-Sukashi in Form einer Berglandschaft mit Kiefern und einem Rind. Durchmesser 7,5 cm.Zustand: II - IIITwo Japanese tsuba, 19th century Zwei eiserne Tsuben. Eine Marugata-Tsuba in Shakudo Fukurin gefasst mit Pferdedarstellungen in Takabori und mit beriebener Vergoldung, rückseitig Strohbündel und ein Bachlauf. Kotsuka Hitsu Ana. Durchmesser 7 cm. Dazu eine Nademarugata Sukashi-Tsuba im Shoami-Stil mit Dekor aus feinem Yo-Sukashi in Form einer Berglandschaft mit Kiefern und einem Rind. Durchmesser 7,5 cm.Condition: II - III

Three Wakizashi, And A KatanaUnsigned, ShintoThe first with blade with suguha hamon, fully bound tsuka with shakudo and gilt handachi mounts, fish menuki, and iron sukashi tsuba, in its black lacquered saya with shirimono kodzuka; the second with unmatched fuchi-kashira, iron sukashi tsuba, and black lacquered saya; the third of crude construction; and the last with blade with one mekugi-ana, midare hamon, brass fuchi-kashira, and iron tsuba, in its red and black lacquered saya (4) 52.1 cm. to 65 cm. bladesFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A WakazashiUnsigned, ShintoThe blade with one mekugi-ana and suguha-hamon, the tsuka with copper fuchi-kashira decorated with insects amidst foliage, copper shi-shi menuki, and iron mokko-shaped tsuba, in military saya 55.8 cm. bladeThis lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Two WakizashiThe First Signed Kishu Ju Fujiwara..., ShintoThe first with suriage blade with two mekugi-ana, suguha hamon, fully bound tsuka with iron fuchi and kabuto-gane chiselled with scrolls and decorated with gilt mon, copper menuki, and iron tsuba chiselled with clouds, in its black lacquered saya; the second later and not of Japanese origin (2)44 cm. and 38.5 cm. bladesThis lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Two WakizashiUnsigned, ShintoThe first with suriage blade with two mekugi-ana, suguha hamon, fully bound tsuka with shakudo-nanako fuchi-kashira decorated with dancing figures, soft metal details, soft metal figure menuki, and iron tsuba with gold and silver decoration, in its black lacquer saya; the second with blade with one mekugi-ana, midare hamon, in black ishime lacquered saya (2)48.2 cm. and 45.3 cm. blades This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Two WakizashiBoth Unsigned, ShintoThe first with hira-zukuri blade with one mekugi-ana, midare hamon, fully bound tsuka with shakudo and gilt fuchi and horn kashira, brass menuki, and iron tsuba decorated with foliage, gilt details, in its black ishime lacquered saya; the second with blade with one mekugi-ana, fully bound tsuka with copper fuchi-kashira, soft metal floral menuki, and iron mokko-shaped tsuba, in its black lacquered saya (2)32.5 cm. and 49.8 cm. blades This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A WakazashiSigned Munetsugu, Shin-ShintoThe blade with one mukugi-ana, fully bound tsuka with shakudo fuchi-kashira decorated with a bridge in a landscape, gilt details, shakudo foliate menuki, and plain shakudo tsuba, in its black lacquered saya 45.5 cm. bladeThis lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A WakizashiSigned Mutsu Daijo Miyoshi Nagamichi, Shin-ShintoThe blade with one mekugi-ana, midare hamon, fully bound tsuka with brass fuchi-kashira deeply engraved with diagonal lines, and brass menuki in the form of ears of wheat (tsuba missing), in its red and black swirling lacquered saya with koi-guchi, uragwara and kurikata en suite with the tsuka 58.1 cm. bladeThis lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Six Various Iron Tsuba, And An Iron Fochi-KashiraThe First Signed Kunihiro, Edo PeriodThe first of plain rounded square form; a sukashi tsuba; and four others all with soft metal details; and the fuchi-kashira decorated with leaves (7)6.1 cm. to 7.1 cm.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A KatanaSigned? Hidetashi, ShintoThe blade with one mekugi-ana, notare midare hamon, fully bound tsuka with copper fuchi-kashira, shakudo menuki in the form of quivers of arrows, and mokko-shaped iron tsuba engraved with leaves, in leather-covered military saya 66.3 cm. bladeThis lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A KatanaUnsigned, Shin-ShintoThe blade with two mekugi-ana, fully bound tsuka with copper fuchi and kabuto-gane, dragon menuki, and iron tsuba chiselled with leaves, gilt details, in its black lacquered saya 82 cm. bladeThis lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A KatanaSigned Bizen Kuni Ju Osafume... Munemitsu And Dated 1504The blade with one mekugi-ana and chiselled on each side with a dragon and ken horimono and hi, notare-midare hamon, fully bound tsuka with shakudo nanako fuchi decorated with kiri, horn kashira, shakudo menuki, and iron sukashi tsuba, in its black lacquered saya complete with shakudo kogai decorated with a dragonfly in gold against a nanako ground 63.6 cm.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Five Various Soft Metal TsubaUnsigned, Edo PeriodA brass mokko-shaped tsuba cast with birds and turtles; a shakudo nanako tsuba decorated with a mouse; two other shakudo tsuba decorated each with a bat; and a copper tsuba decorated with a crayfish (5)6 cm. to 6.9 cm.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A Handachi Mounted Yoshioka Ichimonji Chisa-KatanaUnsigned, KotoThe o-suriage blade with two mekugi-ana cut with a hi on each side, wild midare hamon with tobiyaki, yo and ashi, itame hada, the iron tsuka decorated in silver with dragons, the fuchi and kabuto-gane decorated in gold with dragons and clouds, and iron sukashi tsuba pierced with scrolls, in its aogai lacquered saya with iron handachi mounts en suite with the tsuka, the blade in shira-saya, the koshirae with tsunagi 54.5 cm. bladeFootnotes:ProvenanceEx Col. Dean S. Hartley CollectionBonhams, New York, The Art Of The Samurai, 8 October 2013, lot 1145 Originally offered with a NBTHK Tokubetsu Kicho Token paper no. 354016 for the blade, and a NBTHK Tokubetsu Kicho Tosogu paper, no. 130 for the mounts, both now lostFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Four Various Oval Iron Tsuba Unsigned, Edo PeriodThe first chiselled with roped decoration; the second decorated with a hare in copper; and two with bones, soft metal details (4)6.4 cm. to 7 cm.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Five Various Iron TsubaUnsigned, Edo PeriodEach decorated with various animals, soft metal details (5)7.3 cm to 8.3 cm.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Four Various Iron TsubaUnsigned, Edo PeriodThe first circular and decorated with a bird on a flowering branch; another with a fly and spider's web; a mokko-shaped tsuba decorated with cranes in a landscape; and another with a pot of fruit, all with soft metal details (4)7.3 cm. to 8.7 cm. This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Two Iron TsubaUnsigned, Edo PeriodThe first decorated with a silver fox in a landscape beneath a silver moon; the second decorated with a shakudo bat by a tree trunk beneath a gold moon: each contained in a wooden storage box (2)8.4 cm. and 7.3 cm.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Four Circular Iron TsubaUnsigned, Edo PeriodThe first decorated with Fukurokuju with a deer and turtle; the second and third each decorated with turtles with soft metal details; the last chiselled with a squirrel (4)7 cm. to 7.2 cm.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Antique Japanese cast metal tsuba, with pierced and cast floral decoration, 8cm long

A Japanese katana and lacquered scabbard, having 69cm blade, with pierced iron tsuba and shagreen grip.

A Good Japanese Ko-Katana, the blade 17th-18th Century, of koshi-zori, shinogi-tsukuri form with chu kissaki, carved to one side with a horimono of a vajra-handled ken and Sanscrit character, the reverse with a flowering prunus tree, the hada is tight itame, the hamon is irregular suguha of both nie and nioi, nakago bears a single mekugi-ana and is mumei, length 55.5cms, in shirasaya. The Mounts comprise an aogai flecked roiro Saya inlaid with silver florettes and a Kojiri en suite, a shakudo nanako Tsuba of tachi-form decorated in gold takazogan with a rain dragon and clouds, unsigned, shakudo nanako Fuchi-Kashira with shishi in gold takazogan, signed "Masakatsu", the Kozuka is shakudo nanako with three boys hawking in gold, silver and relief, length overall 77cms, with silk brocade bag.Condition Report: In very recent polishSmall chip to lacquer saya beside the Kozuka "slot"Condition Report Disclaimer

A Japanese Bronze Figure of the Buddha, standing enveloped in a loose robe with hands in mudras, the whole coated in a black lacquer or paint, height 20.2cm, Edo Period; another Bronze Figure of The Buddha, seated cross-legged with hands in dhyana mudra, some gilding to face, chest, hands and knees, height 8.2cm, Edo Period; a Daigoro School Iron Tsuba, of circular form pierced with a radiating design of karigane, unsigned, diameter 7.1cm, Early-Mid Edo Period and a Nara School Tsuba, of rounded form decorated in relief with silver and gold inlay depicting Moso searching in the snow for bamboo shoots, indistinctly signed, diameter 7.2cm, 18th Century (4)Condition Report: All items with wear commensurate with age and use. Standing Buddha covered in lacquer. Seated Buddha with verdegrisCondition Report Disclaimer

A Japanese bronze Goto School tsuba,Meiji period (1868-1912), of oval form, decorated in relief with a Buddhist lion among blossoming foliage by a waterfall, the rim mounted with metalwork,7.6cm longProvenance: An English private collection.Condition report: Metal mounting with surface scratches and dents.

A Japanese bronze tsuba,18th-19th century, of oval form, decorated with leaf tendrils, stamped marks, 9.2cm longProvenance: An English private collection.Condition report: Surface scratches and dents.

Three Japanese bronze tsuba,Meiji period (1868-1912), of typical form, comprising:one decorated with an ox coming out from a farmhouse by a stream, 7.2cm long,one with geese in relief among waves,7.6cm long, and another with blossoming prunus, incised mark Kunihiro, 6.8cm long (3)Provenance: An English private collection.Condition report: All with minor surface scratches and dents consistent with age.

Two Japanese bronze tsuba,Meiji period (1868-1912), of typical form, comprising:one decorated with a sennin under a pine tree by a river, 7.6cm long, and another with a fisherman preparing a fish,6.8cm long (2)Provenance: An English private collection.Condition report: Surface scratches and dents consistent with age.

Three tsuba (sword guards)Edo period (1615-1868) to Showa era (1926–1989), 19th/20th centuryThe first brightly patinated copper mokko with a hammered-up rim, boldly chased and inlaid in gold and silver with a shishi (Chinese mythological lion dog) on each side, with peonies on the obverse, the hitsuana plugged with nekogaki ('cat scratch') gilt metal, signed Morihira with a kao (see footnote); the second copper, oval, each side chased and inlaid in shakudo and silver with a huge Mount Fuji-shaped wave with birds in flight, unsigned; the third iron with a raised rim, chased with rough waves and an anchor and inlaid with gold and silver cherry blossoms, the ryohitsu plugged with shakudo, unsigned; each with a wood storage box. The smallest: 7.6cm (3in); the largest: 8.6cm (3 3/8in). (6).Footnotes:Yanagawa Morihira (1899–1971) carried on the Mito metalworking into the middle of the twentieth century; the style of this shishi also recalls the work of other artists inspired by the nationalistic, warlike spirit of the 1930s; compare for example a round box by Nihashi Yoshihira (1896-1977), dated 1930, reproduced in Kendall H. Brown, Deco Japan: Shaping Art and Culture, 1920-1945, exh. cat., Alexandria, Va., Art Services International, 2012, cat.no.23. For Yanagawa Morihira, see Robert E. Haynes, The Index of Japanese Sword Fittings and Associated Artists, Ellwangen, Germany, Nihon Art Publishers, 2001, H05664.0.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A WAKIZASHI (SHORT SWORD) WITH LACQUER MOUNTSBy Yasutsugu, Edo Period (1615-1868), 17th/18th centuryThe blade of shinogi-zukuri form with torii-zori, chu-gissaki, and iori-mune, notare-ha of nie and nioi, itame-hada, komaru-boshi, the omote side with a horimono (carved image) of Fudo Myo-o wielding a sword and surrounded by flames, the ura side carved with a bonji (Sanskrit character) and suken (double-edged straight sword), the ubu-nakago with one mekugi-ana, signed Nanban tetsu o motte Echizen Yasutsugu, Bushu Edo ni oite kore o saku (Echizen Yasutsugu made this at Edo in Musashi Province using Nanban iron) and a carved mitsuba aoi mon (triple-hollyhock crest), in shirasaya (plain wood scabbard); the saya (scabbard) lacquered black with densely-sprinkled aogai nashiji (sprinkled mother-of-pearl) and inlaid with small flying birds of shell, the tsuba (sword guard) shakudo with inlaid gilt floral details, signed Furukawa Genchin with a kao, fuchigashira (matching hilt collar and pommel), menuki (paired hilt ornaments), kogai (skewer), and kozuka (knife handle) also shakudo with inlaid gilt floral details, the kogatana gilt-bronze with bonji, the kurikata (knob for tying cord), kojiri (scabbard tip), kaeshizuno (hook to secure scabbard) of gilt-metal nanako ('fish-roe' dot pattern). The saya: 72cm (28 1/4in) long; the blade: 50.2cm (19 3/4in) long. (2).Footnotes:日本江戶時代，十七/十八世紀 康繼作 黑漆包鞘打刀Provenance: an important European private collection來源：歐洲重要私人收藏The Yasutsugu School of swordsmiths served the Tokugawa Shoguns for generations throughout the Edo period (1615-1868). The first-generation Yasutsugu, originally named Shimosaka, initially worked in Echizen Province (Fukui Prefecture), where he entered the service of Matsudaira Hideyasu (1574-1607), third son of the Shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu (1543-1616), and lord of the domain.Shimosaka went on to serve Shoguns Ieyasu and Hidetada in Edo (Tokyo), receiving the character 'Yasu' in his name from Ieyasu, henceforth known as Yasutsugu. He was also granted permission to sign his swords with the Tokugawa-clan hollyhock crest, a carved mitsuba aoi mon, present on this lot.The first and second generation Yasutsugu were well known for the bold horimono (carving) on their blades. By forging broader swords, they were able to carve larger, more intricate designs on the surface without compromising the strength of the blade. This novel change led to the shift to more decorative horimono, more typically seen in swords of the Edo period. For an example of a sword with a plum branch and bamboo horimono by Yasutsugu I, see M. Ogawa, ed., Art of the Samurai: Japanese Arms and Armor, 1156-1868, New York, Metropolitan Museum of Art, 2009, p.182, no.103.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A KATANA (LONG SWORD) WITH LACQUER MOUNTSBy Shoji Yamon Naokatsu (active 1864-1868), late Edo Period (1615-1868), dated Genji Year 1 (1864)The blade of shinogi-zukuri form with torii-zori, chu-gissaki, and iori-mune, gunome-ha of varying nie and nioi, itame-hada, midari-komi, the ubu-nakago with kesho-yasuri and one mekugi-ana, signed Genji gannen kinoe-ne hachigatsu no hi, Shoji Yamon Naokatsu (A day in the eighth month in the first, kinoe-ne, year of Genji [1864], Shoji Yamon Naokatsu), in shirasaya (plain wood scabbard); the saya (scabbard) lacquered black with densely sprinkled aogai nashiji (sprinkled mother-of-pearl), the tsuba (sword guard) iron signed Shoji Yamon Naokatsu, the fuchigashira (matching hilt collar and pommel), kurikata (knob for tying cord), and kojiri (scabbard tip) silvered metal decorated with waves, the fuchi signed Hirotsugu with a kao; the menuki shakudo with dragons amongst clouds. The saya: 90cm (35 1/2in) long; the blade: 70.2cm (27 5/8in) long. (2).Footnotes:日本江戸時代，元治一年（1864年）荘司弥門直勝作 黑漆包鞘打刀Provenance: an important European private collection來源：歐洲重要私人收藏Shoji Yamon Naokatsu was the student and successor of Jiro Taro Naokatsu (died 1858) and the adopted son of Taikei Naotane (1778-1857). At the close of the Edo period, Japan's military class showed a general inclination toward traditional samurai values, possibly a reaction to a rapidly failing feudal system. Clinging to the 'old ways', swordsmiths began producing blades reminiscent of relics from the past. This sword, forged at the very end of the feudal period shows characteristics more in keeping with some of the robust blades from the Kamakura period (1185-1333) with a wide mihaba, extended kissaki, and slight koshizori.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Japanese short sword (wakizashi), the scabbard formed by polished bone segments, each carved with traditional figures, single edged blade 45cm, brass mounts on the scabbard and hilt, including tsuba, top of hilt missing, 83cm overall Condition: Some cracking present in places, would benefit from a clean, dents present to the metal bands, blade tarnished in places with some signs of rust, please check extra images provided which may show some condition issues. (Weapons of any kind are not included within our in-house postage) **Due to current lockdown conditions this is an online-only sale and bidders are only able to view lots by appointment. Please therefore read the following: As this is a sale of second-hand and antique items, bidders should expect items to exhibit general wear and tear commensurate with age and use unless otherwise stated. Please carefully examine the images as they form part of the overall condition. Clevedon Salerooms are happy to provide further detailed information on request, if received by email or telephone at least 24 hours prior to the sale. The mention of a specific flaw or fault does not automatically mean that no other faults exist. Reports are provided as a goodwill gesture and are a general assessment, not a forensic survey. Further category-specific condition information can be found in our Standard Terms and Conditions. The placing of a bid by you is taken by us as an indication that you have read, understood and agreed to these terms.

Japanese edged weapons. A wakizashi blade with ivory saya, 19th c, with ivory tsuba, the finely carved ivory hilt and scabbard decorated in several registers with continuous densely peopled scenes and terminating in the head of a dragon, overall length 108.5cm A good example of the type with some natural age yellowing of the ivory and one or two minor shrinkage cracks only, blade in good condition, Tang unexamined

Japanese Officer's Showa Katana Signed Tang Sword24 3/4 inch, single edged blade with faint hammon.  Copper habaki.  The tang with "Kanehisa" character signature and stamped personal seal.  Brass, military, floral tsuba.  Matching fuchi and kabuto game.  Shagreen covered grip with brown cord binding.  Contained in its wooden scabbard with brass, military mounts.  The scabbard with period, grey twine covering.  

Japanese iron tsuba, designed with two cranes, diameter 8cm, and another iron tsuba, six character signature, diameter 7.5cm.

A 19th century Japanese iron and parcel gilt tsuba, unsigned, 8cm and two cloisonne enamel napkin rings.

Japanese bronzed hand mirror, Japanese Tsuba mounted on hardwood stand, a Japanese netsuke, Japanese metal guards, a knife in lacquered case, three Japanese antimony boxes and miscellanea Click here to view further images, condition reports, sale times & delivery costs for this lot.

A Japanese tanto blade, the sheath worked with tigers and foliage, the hilt depicting mice eating acorns, the tsuba depicting buddha to top and oni on reverse, the blade 21cmL to hilt, 41cmL when sheathed

A WWII Japanese shin-gunto officer's sword, with brass habaki, bronze tsuba with flowers, bronze menuki, and metal saya with gilt bronze mounts, blade length from the tsuba is 70 cm long

A WWII Japanese Wakasashi sword, the 69cm blade with Habaki marked 689, bound fish-skin grip and foliate coppered tsuba and fittings, in metal saya, 93cm overall, and a damaged wakasashi with 41cm blade and later-bound fish-skin grip, 57cm overall.

Good collection of six Japanese tsuba, including three 19th/early 20th century examples, with inlaid and gilded metal ornament, the largest 8cm wide, three others of an earlier type with plainer design

TWO LEAD JAPANESE TSUBA the largest 7.5cm diameter At present, there is no condition report prepared for this lot This in no way indicates a good condition Please contact the saleroom for a full condition report

WWII Japanese katana with shagreen grip, gilt and bronze tsuba, single edged 24 ins. blade, brown leather covered sheath - total length 36 ins.

An old Japanese cricket cage, Tsuba, Meji period Japenese fan dagger etc

Tsuba. Japan. Wohl Bronze mit Vergoldungen alt.7 cm x 6,5 cm.Tsuba. Japan. Probably bronze with gilding old.7 cm x 6,5 cm.

A Japanese Tanto Short Sword, Line Engraved Brass Habaki, Bronze Tsuba, Blue Braid Bound Grip over Shagreen, Decorative Fuchi And Kashira, Black Lacquered Saya.

A tsubaIron Engraved and pierced decoration depicting a Portuguese ship with Christian cross Momoyama period (1573-1615)Height: 8 cm

Pair of Japanese Swords Daisho, comprising katana blade 54.6cms signed Echigo No Kami Kanesada (possibly Koto) bold hamon with nie line, mokume hada, good polish, gilt copper habaki, large mokko iron namban tsuba with gold nunome details, tape bound same tsuka with plain shibuichi fuchi kashira and shakudo menuki incorporating gilt baskets, in dark green and gold itame lacquered saya with shibuichi handachi mounts; wakizashi blade 47cms, mumei, suriage, mokume hada, gunome hamon becoming stray straight, good polish, copper habaki, hilt and saya as per katana, tsuba not daisho, menuki as a pair of chickens, shakudo kodzuka handle with katakiri river scene and gold inlaid details. Good condition.