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Japanese Sword Wakizashi, blade 50.4cms, mumei, 2 mekugi ana, gunome and mimigata hamon with distinct nie, tape bound same tsuka, shakudo fuchi kashira with gilt Chidori (mis-matched), iron sukashi tsuba, in its black lacquered saya with leather ‘combat’ cover. Good condition, the sword has been well re-furbished, blade with kizu well refinished.

Japanese Oval Iron Edo Tsuba, 19th Century, chiselled in relief with thatched huts on stilts, trees, flags, stream, mountains and clouds, gold nunome decoration, inlaid with silver and shakudo details, mumei, raised gilt copper rim. 6.7cms. Good untouched condition, some age wear.

A Japanese Shinto Iron Tsuba, of maru-gata form, with shakudo decoration in gold and copper alloys with mountains, a running hare, fruits and nuts, signed8.5cm by 8cm; a Pair of Meji Bronze Menuki, as herons in flight, another as two elephants, all loosely mounted on a display card

A Japanese Shin Shinto Wakizashi, the 38.5cm unsigned blade with undulating hamon, two piece polished horn habaki, the ivory tsuba carved as a flattened chrysanthemum head and incised with undulating tendrils, the Japanese Rosewood tsuka with ivory kashira carved as a maiden and the fuchi carved with mons and tendrils, with matching Japanese Rosewood saya with signed blade to the inset kozuka, the whole with shibyama type decoration of frog on a water lily, stylised turtles, seed pods and leaves in coloured hardstones and mother of pearl, with dragon carved ivory kurikata and maiden carved kojiri, with pale gold coloured cord and tassels, 56.5cm. Tang of blade is unsigned. Small areas of delamination and black patches with nicks to edge of blade. The saya is missing a piece of inlay to one side, the opposing side is missing the mount to the mouth of the slot for the kozuka. Lovely quality.

A Late 19th Century Japanese Ivory Tanto, the 18cm blade with almost horizontal hamon and one piece copper habaki, with scroll carved small ivory tsuba, the ivory tsuka and sectional ivory saya well carved with battle scenes, with red cord and tassels, 38.5cm. Areas of delamination to the blade, with some pitting. The saya is of three sections which have been later glued at the joins, the upper section has an age crack. Repaired at some time in its life.

A Japanese Shinto Wakizashi, the 50cm blade with almost horizontal hamon, the tang signed Nio Kiyotsugu, with one piece copper habaki, iron tsuba of rippled circular form inlaid with maple leaves and tendrils, with unbound same grip, plain copper fuchi and kashira and black lacquer saya, 68cm. Some delamination marks. Small nicks to edge of blade and some uneveness towards the tip. Same (rayskin) is split and lacks its binding. The saya has small scratches and is lacking the kozuka.

Four Japanese Samurai sword tsuba, some with pierced and gilt decoration, largest 8.5cm in diameter. PLEASE NOTE ALL BLADED ITEMS ARE SUBJECT TO OVER 18 CHECK ON COLLECTION OR DELIVERY

A mixed group of collectors' items including cigarette cards, Chinese cloisonne enamelled lidded jar (af), lacquered tsuba sheath, medal inscribed 'Feed my Lambs' to obverse and 'For Good Conduct' to reverse, tins including a Huntley & Palmers biscuits example,etc.Additional InformationLid of enamel jar damaged, further general heavy wear to items in the lot throughout including to the sheath with scratches and gouges. Wear to tins, refer to images.

A modern Japanese Katana sword, with dragon and pearl decorated menuke and tsuba, blade length 72cm, in scabbard

dating: 19th Century provenance: Japan, Nagasa of 71.5 cm, with hamon and hada not visible, small dents and defect, copper habaki. Nakago in bad conditions and with mekugi ana. Koshirae with pierced iron tsuba. Smooth, iron Fuchi-kashira, bronze menuki. Red laquered, wooden saya with black decorations (small missing parts). Iron mounts. length 105.5 cm.

Japanese Officer's Showa Katana Sword Blade 28 3/4 inch, single edged blade. The sharpened edge with heavy fighting edge nicks. Copper habaki. Hilt and tsuba absent. Contained in its black lacquer, wooden scabbard lacking mounts.

Japanese Officer's Showa Katana Sword 25 1/4 inch, single edged blade. The sharpened edge with heavy fighting edge nicks. Copper habaki. Brass, military floral tsuba. Brass fuchi and kabuto gane. Shagreen covered grip with brown cord binding. Contained in its black lacquered, wooden scabbard lacking mounts.

Japanese Bone Mounted Knife 6 inch, single edged blade. Brass mount. Polished bone tsuba, grip and scabbard carved with Japanese figures and mountains. Together with a continental knife. 7 inch, double edged blade. Brass ferrule and pommel. Ribbed horn, bulbous grip. 2 items.

A Japanese Wakizashi short sword with a 28cm blade. The sword has a bone handle carved with dragon decoration and a bronze Tsuba and hilt with an ebonised gilt decorated scabbard. Total length 47.5cm. Please note that some attention is needed with the blade as has not been professionally sharpened. Overall in good condition.

A 19th century Shibuchi bronze Tsuba with gilded details. It depicts on one side a rock with a fence and a blossom branch, on the other side a man in a hat painting a scroll that his helper is holding. 7.7x7.2cm

A WAKIZASHI, 32.5cm Shinto blade with two mekugi-ana, suguha hamon, fully bound tsuka with iron fuchi-kashira, decorated with a dragon and foliage in gold, shakudo and gilt shi-shi menuki, sentoku tsuba pierced with an eagle and sparrows, in its black ishime lacquered saya with sentoku kodzuka decorated with chidori and crashing waves.

A JITTE, 35.5cm shaft of square tapering section with up-turned hook at the base, fully bound tsuka with stippled brass fuchi and horn kashira, gilt menuki in the form of oxen, stippled brass tsuba.

A KATANA, 76.1cm Shinto blade with one mekugi-ana, midare hamon, itame hada, bound tsuka with gold decorated fuchi and shakudo and gilt floral menuki, circular iron tsuba decorated with brass leaves, in its brown lacquered saya with clouds in black lacquer, iron kajiri pierced with crashing waves.

A CIRCULAR SUKASHI TSUBA, chiselled and pierced with a ring of stylised flowerheads and circles, in wood storage box. 7.2cm.

A LOBED SHAKUDO TSUBA, the stippled plate with large gold lined shaped kitsu-ana and gilt rim, in wood storage box. 6.9cm.

A MOKKO-SHAPE IRON NAMBAN TSUBA, chiselled and pierced with two dragons and a tama amidst scrolls, in wood storage box. 7.7cm.

A KATANA, 65.1cm Shinto blade with two mekugi-ana, midare hamon, bound tsuka with iron fuchi and kabuto-gane, floral shakudo menuki, rounded square iron tsuba decorated with reeds with gold details, in its black lacquered saya with iron kojiri.

AN OVAL IRON TSUBA, chiselled and pierced with dragons, flower heads and scrolls, in wood storage box. 8.3cm.

A WAKIZASHI, 55.2cm Shinto blade with one mekugi-ana signed Kuniyasu, notare hamon, nashiji hada, fully bound tsuka with iron fuchi-kashira, iron menuki overlaid with characters in silver and gold, circular iron namban tsuba inlaid with gold and silver dragons within a silver geometric border, in its black laquered saya decorated with stylized clouds, iron kojiri, iron kodzuka decorated with a fly, characters and a seal in gold.

A WAKIZASHI, 41.1cm Shinto blade with one mekugi-ana, midare hamon with sunagashi, nashiji hada, fully bound tsuka with shakudo fuchi-kashira, decorated with Fukurokuju and a pine tree, gilt details, gilt figure menuki, moko-shaped iron tsuba decorated with a figure beneath a tree, gold details, in its brown and black swirling lacquer saya with shakudo nanako kodzuka decorated with gilt foliage.

AN HANDACHI MOUNTED SHINTO WAKIZASHI, 41.9cm o-suriage blade with one mekugi-ana and midare hamon, fully bound tsuka with iron Higo fuchi and kabuto-gane decorated in gold with scrolls, shakudo and gilt Tomoe mon, iron sukashi tsuba chiselled and pierced with gilded and silvered dragons, contained in its textured red lacquer saya with iron mounts ensuite with the tsuka.

A WWII period Japanese Katana, signed Koa Isshin, Mantetsu and dated 1937, with florally decorated tsuba, complete with scabbard

Kurzschwert (Wakizashi)Japan, Edo- od. Meiji-PeriodeLeicht gekrümmte, einschneidige Stahlklinge, rochenhautbezogene Tsuka, rotbraun lackierteHolzscheide. L. 66 cm. - Tsuba, Menuki, Beimesser und Stoffumwicklung fehlen,Gebrauchsspuren.Waffe

Kurzschwert (Wakizashi)Japan, Edo- od. Meiji-PeriodeLeicht gekrümmte, einschneidige Stahlklinge, mit Rochenhaut bezogene Tsuka mitStoffbandumwicklung, schwarz lackierte Holzscheide, darin kleines Beimesser. L. 56,5 cm. -Tsuba und Menuki fehlen, Umwickelung schadhaft, Holzscheide in zwei Teilen.

* Japanese Tsuba. A cloisonné tanto sword guard believed to be circa 1550, of hexagonal form and bronze applied with plum blossom decoration, 5.5cm long, with a certificate and envelope inscribed 'Wittmer Tsuba'Qty: (1)NOTESA manuscript label is included inscribed 'Tanto: Tetsu, gin, kin, shibuichi, plum blossom ca 1550 $275. The envelope for the certificate is inscribed 'Wittmer Tsuba'. O.W. Wittmer was a leading collector in this field and much of his collection has been dispersed at auction including Bonhams.

* Japanese Tsuba. A collection of sword guards, comprising a signed iron tsuba 17/18th century, circular applied with gold and bronze depicting figures in a mountainous landscape, the opposite side similarly decorated,7cm long, together with two further iron tsubas of a similar age including an unsigned tsuba applied with gold showing figures holding a fan, the opposite side with a vase and landscape, 6.5cm longQty: (3)

A JAPANESE OFFICER'S KATANA with 25 1/2" curved blade, undulating hamon, unsigned tang, mokko tsuba, shagreen grip, bamboo leaf menuki and kashira, and leather bound wood saya, 38 1/2" long (Est. plus 21% premium inc. VAT)Generally good. Some oxidation on blade. Hamon not easily visible at first glance. Slight rattle to grip. Some wear to saya leather. 

A JAPANESE WAKAZASHI with 16 5/8" curved blade, mildly undulating hamon, iron mokko tsuba, shagreen grip and wooden saya, 23 1/4" long (Est. plus 21% premium inc. VAT)Small tip loss and some mild oxidation stains. I am unable to remove the grip and check the tang. Grip has obvious repairs. Paint losses to the saya. Shagreen loose on one side. 

Late 19th / early 20th Century Japanese wakizashi, the lacquer banded scabbard with gilt metal mount, the plain grip with further metal mounts above a pierced iron tsuba, 31ins long overall (terminal mounts to the grip and scabbard lacking)Blade is 50cms long

SEVEN REPRODUCTION SAMURAI SWORDSall missing handles and one missing its tsuba, all with ebonised saya

WWII Imperial Japanese officers Katana with original field green scabbard. Blade measures 69cm in length. Gilded brass Tsuba and painted aluminium handle Kokura arsenal mark below Tsuba.Matching serial numbers on blade and scabbard. Locking mechanism fully operational. Paint on scabbard worn with surface rust. Red enamel on handle worn. Small dent near bottom of scabbard. 

Antique Japanese Wakizashi short sword in split cane cover. Blade length 48cm, lacking handle and Tsuba. No marks on tang. Surface rust along blade and near tang. Split cane cover in very poor condition with large split and cracks. Cane length 75cm.

A Japanese oval iron tsuba, Edo period ,19th century, inlaid in shakudo and takazogan with butterflies and with cloisons of insects, 7.6cm. high. Condition Report Some typical wear but overall in good condition.

Zwei Katanas und ein Tanto-Dolch: ein Katana aus Japan, 1900 - 1920, Griff mit Haifischhaut belegt und mit Soff umwickelt, auf einer Seite eingelassener Bronzedrachen, Kashira aus Bronze mit reliefierter Figurenstaffage, Fuchi aus Bronze, mit im Relief goldtouchierten Palmen, Bronze-Tsuba, 19. Jh., beide Seiten mit reliefierter Darstellung von Landschafts- und Figurenszenen, mit Eisen-Hasakiklinge, in sehr gutem Zustand, mit Saya-Scheide aus schwaz lackiertem Bambusholz, Klinge L 65 cm, Gesamtlänge 89 cm; ein Militärkatana, Japan, 1940er Jahre, Griff aus Metallguss, undekorierter Eisenschuber, Eisen-Hasakiklinge mit partiellen Einkerbungen, schwarz lackierte, zerkratzte Saya-Scheide mit Nummer 1 2537, Klinge mit Nummer 153131 und Schmiedemarke, L 66,5 cm, Gesamtlänge 92,5 cm; Dolch: C. Julius Herberts, Solingen, Griff mit gewebtem Stoff umwickelt, mit scharfer Stahlklinge, bez. Tanto, am Griff Herstellername, Klinge L 18 cm, Gesamtlänge 30 cm, im Original-Lederetui.  2482-061

Wakizashi mit Griff und Scheide aus Bein, Japan 19. Jh., Tsuba und Kashira aus Silber, Habaki aus Kupfer, Eisenklinge L 45 cm, diese korrodiert und etwas schartig, Beinelemente mit gravierten figürlichen Darstellungen mit dunkler Binnenzeichnung, Beinsegmente partiell mit Rissbildungen, Scheide mit Beschlägen aus Silber, Silberkappe des Kojiri wohl felhend, Gesamtlänge 77,5 cm, Alters- und Gebrauchsspuren. 2666-003

A fine quality 19th Century Japanese Samurai / Katana Sword, the bone handle with makers name and marks, a decorative grip and tsuba, and single edged blade with blackened scabbard. (1)

A LARGE JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD CARVED SECTIONAL IVORY KATANA / SWORD, carved to depict an array of samurai warriors in battle, some upon horseback, with a carved dragon form handle and tsuba, the blade with a ripple folded steel effect, the centre with carved hanging pegs, 100cm long.

Tsuba Japan 18./19. Jh., Bronze patiniert und fein ziseliert, verziert mit floralen Elementen und Vogel, partiell vergoldet, Vergoldung teils leicht berieben, Maße ca. 70 x 61 mm.

TWELVE TSUBA. Japan. 18th-19th c. and earlier. Two in bronze, ten from iron. Partly with inlay and relief in gold and silver. a) Marugata. Yo and Uba. Bronze with relief in very fine nanako. Ø 8cm. Wooden box. b) Mokkogata. Sakura in silver inlay. H.8.2cm. Wooden box. c) Marugata with mon in bronze sukashi. Ø 7.2cm. Sign. Wooden box. d) Kawarigata. Aoi. Sign. H.7.4cm. Wooden box. e) Marugata. Clematis in sukashi. H.8cm. f) Nagamarugata. Shishi and peonies. H. 6.9cm. Sign.: Yoshitsugu. g) Mokkugata. Fisher. H.6.6cm. h) Nagamarukakugata. Reed. H.6.3cm. i) Marugata. Arrow head. Ø 6.5cm. j) Marugata. Sakura in sukashi. Ø 7.6cm. k) Marugata. Clams. Ø 7cm. l) Tanto tsuba. Mokkogata. Bronze. H.5.9cm. Condition B. Some rusty. Provenance: Collection Dr. Franz Haniel (1883-1965), since then bequest of the family estate. Special Conditions Art & Interior ART & INTERIOR Explanations to the Catalogue Asian Art - Japan Weapons, Tsuba 18th/19th century Tsuba Crafts Japan Estimated Shippingcost for this lot: Germany: 20,17 Euro plus 3,83 Euro VAT EU: 29,41 Euro plus 5,59 Euro VAT Worldwide: 52,94 Euro plus 10,06 Euro VAT additional shipping insurance

Set of three bronze tsuba depicting Samurai warriors, tiger, hanging lanterns from a tree

Japanese bronze Tsuba decorated with various mythical figures, with signature panel to the reverse (8.5cm x 7.5cm)

Japanese Shibayama Tsuba of Kaku-maru-gata shape, the wooden core with brown lacquer and mother of pearl inlay of chrysanthemum heads and scrolling tendrils, Edo period, early 19th C in kiri wood storage box (from the Soame Jenyns collection)

A Japanese Samurai sword, signed on the tang, (both sides), wooden tsuba sandwiched between two gilt-metal guards, the handle with raised dragon motif. The lacquered wooden scabbard decorated in gold with birds of paradise, 70.5cm blade (measured from Tsuba) - Maker Soushuju Akihiro in the Nanbokucho era, period 1336 - 1392

A Japanese mixed metal and painted plaque, late Meiji Period, signed, worked in high relief as a red-faced macaque (a popular symbol of foolishness/drinking) in open jawed admiration of a tsuba held in its left hand, wearing a robe decorated with acer leaves, (hook on the reverse) 22.5 x 14.5cm.Footnote: The monkey was a common motif used in Japanese art and sword/fittings decoration over many centuries. The Chinese inscription may allude to the fact that Japan also used traditional Chinese derived myths and stories about apes.Condition report: No condition issues.

Antique Japanese Wrought Iron. Tsuba Engraved to the Body with a Sage Sleeping at the Root of the Tree ( Unsigned ) Edo Period. Size 3 x 2.3/4 Inches.

Antique Japanese Free Worked Iron. Tsuba ( Edo Period ) The Guard Finely Decorated with Mythical Birds In Flight Amongst Foliage, Picked Out In Gold. Size 3 x 2.3/4 Inches ( Unsigned )

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

KATANA, modern, gehärtete Stahlklinge, Tsuba aus vergoldetem Metall in Form von zwei Drachen, Schwertgriff aus Hornimitat mit reliefierten Schlachtenszenen, Scheide aus lackiertem Metall mit Kunststoffeinlage, Anbei Kotzuka und Kogai. Klingenlänge 70 cm, Gesamtlänge 96 cm, leichte Alters- und Gebrauchsspuren. KATANA, Modern, hardened steel blade, tsuba made of gold-plated metal in the form of two dragons, sword handle made of imitation horn with battle scenes in relief, scabbard made of lacquered metal with plastic inlay, enclosed with Kotzuka and Kogai. Blade length 70 cm, total length 96 cm, slight signs of age and use

KONVOLUT ASIATISCHE WAFFEN KATANA, PAAR SEI UND TONFA, alle Teile modern, Katana, Stahlklinge leicht flugrostig, Tsuba Messing, Scheide mit bestickter Stoffbespannung; Klingenlänge: 64,5 cm Gesamtlänge 87 cm, paar Sai, verchromter Stahl, L: 49 cm; Paar Tonfa, Eichenholz, L: 50 cm. Alle Teile mit leichten Alters- und Gebrauchsspuren. LOT OF ASIAN WEAPONS KATANA, PAIR OF SEI AND TONFA, All parts modern, katana, steel blade slightly rusty, tsuba brass, scabbard with embroidered fabric covering; Blade length: 64.5 cm total length 87 cm, pair of Sai, chrome-plated steel, L: 49 cm; Pair of tonfa, oak wood, L: 50 cm. All parts with slight signs of age and wear.

KATANA UND WAKAZASHI, modern, beschichtete Stahlklinge (stumpf), Messingtsuba gealtert, reliefierte Holzgriffe, einmal hölzerne Schwertscheide. Klingenlänge: 62/45,5 cm, Gesamtlänge: 89/69 cm. Altersspuren. Anbei Schwertständer. KATANA AND WAKAZASHI, modern, coated steel blade (blunt), aged brass tsuba, wooden handles in relief, once a wooden sword scabbard. Blade length: 62 / 45.5 cm, total length: 89/69 cm. Signs of age. Attached sword stand.

KATANA, modern, gehärtete Stahlklinge, Tsuba Metall partiell vergoldet, Griffwicklung, Schwertscheiden Holz lackiert. Klingenlänge: 67,5 cm, Gesamtlänge: 96 cm. leichte Altersspuren. KATANA, modern, hardened steel blade, tsuba metal partially gold-plated, handle wrapping, sword scabbards lacquered in wood. Blade length: 67.5 cm, total length: 96 cm. slight signs of age.

KATANA, modern, Edelstahlklinge, Tsuba Metall partiell vergoldet, Griffwicklung, Schwertscheiden Holz lackiert, Anbei Kotzuka und Kogai. Klingenlänge: 69 cm, Gesamtlänge: 95 cm. leichte Altersspuren. KATANA, modern, stainless steel blade, tsuba metal partially gold-plated, handle wrapping, sword scabbards lacquered wood, enclosed Kotzuka and Kogai Blade length: 69 cm, total length: 95 cm. slight signs of age.

KATANA, modern, gehärtete Stahlklinge, Tsuba Metall vergoldet, Griffwicklung, Schwertscheiden Holz lackiert. Klingenlänge: 71,5 cm, Gesamtlänge: 97 cm. leichte Altersspuren. KATANA, modern, hardened steel blade, gold-plated tsuba metal, handle wrapping, sword scabbards lacquered in wood. Blade length: 71.5 cm, total length: 97 cm. slight signs of age.

KATANA, modern, gehärtete Stahlklinge, Tsuba Metall brüniert, Griffwicklung, Schwertscheiden Holz lackiert. Klingenlänge: 69 cm, Gesamtlänge: 102 cm. leichte Altersspuren. KATANA, modern, hardened steel blade, tsuba metal burnished, handle wrapping, sword scabbards lacquered in wood. Blade length: 69 cm, total length: 102 cm. slight signs of age.

KATANA, modern, gehärtete Stahlklinge, Tsuba Metall brüniert, Griffwicklung, Schwertscheiden Holz lackiert. Klingenlänge: 72 cm, Gesamtlänge: 104,5 cm. leichte Altersspuren. Anbei Schwertaufsteller. KATANA, modern, hardened steel blade, tsuba metal burnished, handle wrapping, sword scabbards lacquered in wood. Blade length: 72 cm, total length: 104.5 cm. slight signs of age. Attached sword stand.