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Click here to subscribedating: Second quarter of the 20th Century provenance: Japan, Blade shinogi zukuri (nagasa 66.5 cm), invisible hamon and hada. Nakago with one mekugi ana. Inscription: 'Yoshimitsu'. Date: 'Showa ju hachi nen ju ichi gatsu (November 1943). In military shingunto officer's koshirae. Copper habaki with remains of silvering. Gilded tsuba. Fuchi-kashira and menuki with cherry blossom. Tsuka with tsukaito. Iron saya with one lug. length 94,5 cm.
dating: Period (1603-1867) provenance: Japan, Blade shinogi-zukuri (nagasa 62.3 cm). Hada: itame masame. Hamon: midare togari gunome nioi deki. Nakago with one mekugi-ana. Mei: Kanesada. Shinto period. Brass habaki. Koshirae with iron tsuba signed Yukimasa (probably of Chushu province, beginning of the 19th century), decorated with relieved landscape. Iron fuchi-kashira, metal menuki with remains of gilding. Tsuka with tsukaito. Wooden saya lacquered in black. length 87,6 cm.
dating: 1697 provenance: Japan, Blade (nagasa 65.1 cm), invisible hada. Hamon: suguha. Hi. Nakago with three mekugi-ana. Mei: Tsutsuhide Masasaku. In military koshirame of the first half of the 20th century. Iron, signed habaki. Iron pierced tsuba. Tsuka with tsukaito and leather covering. Leather-covered saya with one lug. length 91,5 cm.
dating: Period (1603-1867) provenance: Japan, Blade shinogi zukuri (nagasa 54.4 cm). Invisible hada. Hamon: suguha gunome. Nakago with one mekugi ana. Mei: Bungo Ju Fujiwara Muneyuki. In military type koshirae. Silvered habaki. Iron pierced tsuba. Fuchi-kashira in shakudo engraved with rinceaux, with gilded borders. Menuki with floral decoration. Tsuka with tsukaito. Wooden saya, lacquered with a dragon drawing and leather sheath. One lug. length 78 cm.
dating: machi Period (1392-1573) provenance: Japan, Blade sue-koto shinogi zukuri (nagasa 55.4 cm) iori-mune, chu-kissaki. Hada: itame very compact. Fine hamon: suguha in nijuba with nie-deki. Defect at the tip. Nakago with one mekugi-ana. Mei: 'Fujiwara Muneyuki' (probably more recent of the blade). In military koshirae military of Meiji/Taisho era with brass tsuba, fuchi kashira with remains of gilding. Iron saya with one lug. length 82 cm.
dating: 1697 provenance: Japan, Blade shinogi zukuri (nagasa 68.7 cm), invisible hamon and hada. Nakago with one mekugi-ana. Mei: 'Joshu (ni) Ojite' (by special order of the lord of the castle), 'Genroku ju Nen goGatsu kichi hi' (a lucky day of the fifth month of the tenth year of the Genroku period, or May 1697), 'Masatane saku (realized by Masatane). Copper habaki. Koshirae with iron tsuba, copper fuchi and kashira, menuki with effigy of crabs, tsuka with tsukaito. Wooden, leather-covered saya (later?), with one lug. length 96 cm.
dating: machi Period (1392-1573) provenance: Japan, Fine blade shinogi zukuri (nagasa 70.2 cm). Hamon: gunome midare with ko nie deki. Hada: itame with chikei. Nakago with three mekugi ana, mumei. Saidan mei: 'Futatsu Do Kiri Otoshi (tested through the pelvic area of two bodies). Sue-Koto period. In military shingunto koshirae for a staff office. Copper habaki with remains of gilding. Gilded tsuba. Fuchi-kashira and menuki with cerry blossom in relief. Iron saya with one lug. length 95,7 cm.
dating: Period (1603-1867) provenance: Japan, Blade shiongi zukuri, (nagasa 47.7 cm). Hada: very thin Masame. Hamon: Notare midare gunome konie mura-nie. With fukura in habakimoto. Nakago with two mekugi-ana. Mei: Bishu Ju Yukimichi. Copper habaki in two layers. Koshirae with iron, mokko-shaped tsuba, with brass border, signed. Fuchi and kashira in shakudo with gold-inlaid grape vines. Menuki portraying Fu lions. Tsuka covered with fish skin and tsukaito. Wooden saya, lacquered in red. length 65,5 cm.
A WWII Japanese Shin Gunto Katana, having a 72cm curved steel blade with unmarked brass habaki, pierced iron tsuba and wrapped tsuka with menuki, housed in a brown leather covered steel saya, 97cm.Condition report: Several nicks to the edge of the blade.Blade retains an edge.Several knocks/holes to leather cover.Otherwise no further apparent faults.We are unable to remove the handle to see underneath.Press stud functions.
A Japanese Shinto Wakizashi, the 42cm slightly curved blade signed to the tang Hizen Tadayoshi, having a copper habaki and pierced iron tsuba decorated with flowers, the ray skin wrapped tsuka bound in fabric, the copper fuchi and kashira decorated with bamboo, housed in a lacquered saya, 58cm. Purchased by the vendor from Sotheby's Billingshurst, 2000.
A Japanese Wakizashi, with 33cm blade, the bone hilt and saya carved with panels of figures, 57.5cm; a Chinese Copy of a Japanese Katana, with 69cm blade, rectangular brass tsuba, hilt fittings missing, with leather covered scabbard (2). 1 - Some grey patching to blade. 2 - Hilt fittings missing.
A Japanese Second World War Shin-Gunto Katana, the 66.5cm steel blade with undulating hamon, character marks to each side of the tang, one piece brass habaki, the braid bound same hilt with triple chrysanthemum head menuki, gilt copper tsuba, fuchi and kashira, the bronzed metal saya with securing press-stud and with coppered mounts, 98cm. Grey patching and pitting to blade, with a small number of blemishes and edge nicks. Some pitting to the saya. Press-stud works.
A Japanese Daisho of a Chisa Katana and a Wakizashi, Late Koto, the shakudo mounts decorated with birds and flowers on a nanako ground, each with bronze tsuba pierced and worked with a dragon amidst cloud bands, the Katana has a 57cm unsigned steel blade with billowing hamon, (nick to edge and tip), two piece white metal habaki with diagonal burred decoration, black braid bound same hilt with fruit decorated menuki and black lacquer saya; the Wakizashi has a 46.5cm unsigned steel blade with two mekugi an and undulating hamon, one piece white metal habaki with diagonal burred decoration, black braid bound same hilt with lion dog menuki, the black lacquer saya with signed kozuka, each with brocade wrap, also, a Black Lacquer Stand, of two tiers, with crimson velvet lined rests (3)
A Japanese Showa Tachi, the 66cm blade with billowing hamon, signed tang, one piece brass habaki, brass tsuba with white metal seppa, black braid bound same hilt with brass triple Tokugawa mon menuki, the black lacquer saya decorated with Tokugawa mon in gilt on a textured field, with brass mounts and braided cord hanging strap, in a later brocade box
A Japanese Second World War Katana, the 63.5cm steel blade one piece brass habaki, chrysanthemum cast tsuba, braid bound same hilt with brass triple chrysanthemum head menuki, the lacquer saya with leather jungle cover, in later brocade box fitted with a boxed sword cleaning kit. Some pitting to blade and small nicks to edge.
A JAPANESE KATANA WITH UNUSUAL MOUNTS,believed early to mid 19th century with an earlier (possibly 17th century) 29in. unsigned blade (some slight edge damage and corrosion veining), single blind 'hi' to left hand side of blade at hilt, three 'mekugi ana', unusual cast solid 'tsuba' pierced with two holes for a knot and with squared rolled forward top-edge and with a gilt laquer, gilt laquered 'fuchi' and 'kashira' with carved and moulded decoration, green cotton bound rayskin grip and black laquered 'saya'. This bladed product is not for sale to people under the age of 18. By bidding on this item you are declaring that you are 18 years of age or over.Please be aware that we are unable to send edged weapons or bladed products by postal courier to a UK residential address (Offensive Weapons Act 2019)
A WORLD-WAR TWO KATANA WITH GENERAL OFFICER'S SHIN-GUNTO MOUNTS AND SIGNED BLADE, WITH RELEASE PAPERS,the curving 27in. blade with one tiny edge-nick and mild staining, visible 'hamon' running around the tip, copper 'habaki' with cat-scratches, the narrow tang signed on both sides and with single 'mekugi-ana' (heavily rusted), brass pierced 'tsuba' with copper mounts, shin-gunto mounts to hilt with push-button scabbard lock, polished ray-skin 'saya' with leather cover, single suspension ring-mount (ring absent), together with the outer cover of a British soldier's service and pay-book, the interior containing a pasted release certificate for the sword stating 'This is to certify that (no) 10596133 (rank) Sgt. (Name) Twite C.L. has been presented with a JAPANESE SWORD and is authorised to retain it as a souvenir. It is no longer of any intelligence or training value' and signed by the Lieut. Colonel of C R Signals 2nd Division and dated Mar. '46. This bladed product is not for sale to people under the age of 18. By bidding on this item you are declaring that you are 18 years of age or over.Please be aware that we are unable to send edged weapons or bladed products by postal courier to a UK residential address (Offensive Weapons Act 2019)
A LATE EDO-PERIOD MOUNTED JAPANESE TANTO DAGGER,early to mid 19th century, with possibly shortened unsigned 10in. curved blade (cleaned, some staining), copper 'habaki', small brass 'tsuba' (loose), cloth bound rayskin hilt and dark red mottled laquer covering to scabbard with pocket for 'kozuka' (missing). This bladed product is not for sale to people under the age of 18. By bidding on this item you are declaring that you are 18 years of age or over.Please be aware that we are unable to send edged weapons or bladed products by postal courier to a UK residential address (Offensive Weapons Act 2019)
‡˜A MEIJI PERIOD IVORY TACHI, MID-19TH CENTURY Sugata (configuration): Shinogi-zukuri with bo-hi, shallow koshi-zori, iori-mune; Kitae (forging pattern): Obscured by scratching; Hamon (tempering pattern): Unclear but maybe a narrow suguha; Boshi (tip): Ko-maru with kaeri; Nakago (tang) : Not available; Habaki: Double gilded; Nagasa (length from kissaki to machi): 61.8 cm; Saki-haba (width at the yokote): 1.8 cm; Moto-haba (width at the machi): 3.1 cm; Overall length: 94.0 cm; Koshirae (mounting): A tachi style ivory mount with figures in traditional costume. Finley carved with rich golden patina. The mokko-gata tsuba has a floral design as do the Fuchi-kashira
‡˜A LARGE MEIJI PERIOD IVORY TACHI, MID-19TH CENTURY Sugata (configuration): Shinogi-zukuri, iori-mune, and chu-kissaki with an exaggerated koshi-zori; Kitae (forging pattern): Details obscured by rubbing and corrosion; Hamon (tempering pattern): unavailable; Nagasa (length from kissaki to machi): 68.7 cm; Saki-haba (width at the yokote): 2.2 cm; Moto-haba (width at the machi): 3.2 cm; Koshirae (mounting): The finely carved saya and tsuka depict street entertainers, including a monkey-showman, drummers and flute players, the oval tsuba shows water dragons Overall length: 111.0 cm; 43 3/4 in
‡˜A LARGE MEIJI PERIOD IVORY TACHI Sugata (configuration): Hira-zukuri with low iori-mune and tori-zori; Kitae (forging pattern): Condition prevents appraisal; Hamon (tempering pattern): Not visible; Nakago (tang) : Not available; Nagasa (length from kissaki to machi): 60.0 cm; Saki-haba (width at the yokote): 1.5 cm; Moto-haba (width at the machi): 2.8 cm; Koshirae (mounting): Finely carved with warriors in full armour, many with drawn swords and polearms in battle. The tsuba is mokko-gata with a floral design
‡A LARGE JAPANESE CLOISONNÉ SWORD (TACHI), MEIJI PERIOD elaborately decorated with multi-coloured kiku of various designs on both saya and tsuka. On the tsuka the design includes two large dragons. All metal mounts on both saya and tsuka, as well as the mokko-gata tsuba are in brass. The blade is shinogi-zukuri with tori-zori and chu-kissaki. The notare-midare hamon is in nioi and the boshi is o-maru. The hamon ends near the machi with yakidashi. The nakago has yoko-yasuri and kata-yamagata jiri, a single mekugi-ana and is mumei, probably shin-shinto. Nagasa: 68.0 cm; Moto-haba: 2.9 cm; Saki-haba: 2.0cm
A SHINTO KATANA Sugata (configuration): Shinogi-zukuri with iori-mune and chu-kissaki; Kitae (forging pattern): Details of hamon and jihada are unavailable due to extensive rubbing; Nakago (tang): Suriage, with two mekugi-ana and inscribed on the omote Tamba Fujiwara Terukado and Oite Mino Seki Motte Jigane on the ura; Nagasa (length from kissaki to machi): 59.8 cm; Saki-haba (width at the Yokote) 1.8 cm; Moto-haba (width at the machi) 3,.2 cm; Koshirae: In a ribbed black lacquered saya (some damage). The tsuka has black ito over white samé and there are gold dragon menuki. The fuchi-kashira are iron, as is the maru-bori tsuba which has a subdued floral and wave design
‡˜A SHINTO WAKIZASHI SIGNED KANESADA Sugata (configuration): Hira-zukuri with bo-hi on the ura and futatsu koshi-hi on the omote, iori-mune; Kitae (forging pattern): Details of ji-hada and hamon are obscured by scratching, tempering indistinct; akago (tang) : Ubu with one mekugi-ana, yoko-yasurime, ha-agari kuri-jiri, signed on the ura Izumi (no) Kami Kanesada Saku; Nagasa (length from kissaki to machi): 42.2 cm; Saki-haba (width at the yokote): 2.6 cm; Moto-haba (width at the machi): 3.2 cm; Koshirae (mounting): Decorated on both wooden tsuka and saya with dragons carved in relief with mother of pearl highlights. The wooden tsuba is mokko-gata and carved in sukashi tendrils design (some damage to the tsuba and the tsuka)
A SHINTO CHISA-KATANA Sugata (configuration): Shinogi-zukuri with iori-mune and chu-kissaki; Kitae (forging pattern): details obscured by rubbing and some rust pitting; Hamon (tempering pattern): Condition prevents detailed appraisal; Nakago: Ubu with two mekugi-ana, ha-agari kuri-jiri and signed Higo Minamoto Tanehiro on the omote; Nagasa (length from kissaki to machi) : 52.6 cm; Saki-haba (width at the yokote): 1.9 cm; Moto-haba (width at the machi): 3.0 cm; Koshirae: Mounted in shin-gunto with iron mokko-gata tsuba with rubbed mei: Kunihiro
AN EDO PERIOD WAKIZASHI Sugata (configuration): Shobu-zukuri and tori-zori but badly scratched; Kitae (forging pattern): Not visible due to condition; Hamon (tempering pattern): Gunome-midare but no details available; Boshi (tip) Not clearly visible; Nakago (tang): Three mekugi-ana (one filled) and is mumei; Nagasa : 34.3 cm; Saki-haba (width at the yokote): 1.9 cm; Moto-haba (width at the machi): 2.4 cm; Koshirae : In a black lacquered saya with a large ring replacing the kurikata, a gilt koi-guchi. The tsuka is decorated with brass fuchi-kashira, as are the menuki. The round tsuba is in shakudo-nanako depicting a country scene on a moonlit night
A LATE EDO PERIOD WAKIZASHI Sugata (configuration): Shinogi-zukuri with shallow tori-zori, ko-kissaki and iori-mune. Kitae (forging pattern): Unclear due to scratching. Hamon (tempering pattern): A narrow suguha is just visible but some kizu are apparent. Boshi (tip): Ko-maru Nakago (tang) : Ubu with ha-agari kuri-jiri and sujikai yasuri, a single mekugi-ana, mumei Nagasa (length from kissaki to machi): 46.3 cm Saki-haba (width at the yokote): 1.7 cm Moto-haba (width at the machi): 2.8 cm Koshirae (mounting): The saya is deeply ribbed and lacquered in a dark red. The maru-bori iron tsuba has many short lines cut into it and is mumei. The tsuka has black ito over white samé and the iron fuchi-kashira show traces of a gilt design (menuki are missing)
‡A JAPANESE SWORD (EFU-NO-TACHI) in a gold lacquered saya (some damage) which has gilded fitting and mythological creatures in groups of three. All mounts, including the shitogi-tsuba are in brass. The tsuka was covered in black samé, now somewhat faded and there is some damage. The slender shinogi-zukuri blade has a deep tori-zori and ko-kissaki. The indistinct hamon appears to be a wide suguha but no details are discernible. The jihada may be predominantly masame but is also indistinct. The nakago has yoko-yasuri with kuri-jiri and two mekugi-ana, mumei. 57.5 cm; 22 5/8 in blade
A SHINTO WAKIZASHI Sugata (configuration): Shinogi-zukuri, iori-mune and chu-kissaki with a shallow zori; Kitae (forging pattern): Not visible due to condition; Hamon (tempering pattern): Traces of a gunome hamon but details are obscured by corrosion; Nakago (tang): Mumei with a single mekugi-ana; Nagasa : 33.0 cm; Saki-haba (width at the yokote) 1.9 cm; Moto-haba (width at the machi) 2.7 cm; Koshirae: The saya has a floral design and the tsuka is brown ito over white samé. There is a plain round iron mumei tsuba
A WAKIZASHI Sugata (configuration): Shinogi-zukuri with shallow tori-zori, ko-kissaki and iori-mune; Hamon (tempering pattern): A narrow suguha is just visible; Nakago (tang): with a single mekugi-ana, mumei; Koshirae (mounting): The saya is deeply spirally carved and lacquered in red, brown black and russet. Signed Kozuka. The copper tsuba is mumei and decorated with figures in contemporary dress. The tsuka has blue ito over white samé and the copper fuchi-kashira and menuki are all decorated with gilt flowers 54.2 cm blade
A WAKIZASHI Sugata (configuration): Shinogi-zukuri with medium tori-zori and iori-mune; Hamon (tempering pattern): midare-ha; Nakago (tang): with a single mekugi-ana, signed (probably Hirosado); Koshirae (mounting): The saya is laquered black and is fitted with kozuka and kogai each decorated with soft metal. The iron tsuba is mumei. The tsuka has black ito over white samé and the iron fuchi-kashira are plain, the copper menuki are formed as monsters 42.4 cm blade
‡˜A MEIJI PERIOD IVORY TANTO Sugata (configuration): Hira-zukuri with iori-mune and chu-kissaki; Kitae (forging pattern): Ko-mokume-hada; Hamon (tempering pattern): An indistinct suguha; Habaki: Gilded copper; oshi (tip): Ko-maru; Nakago (tang) : not available; Koshirae (mounting): An ivory mounted tanto, deeply carved with children playing under leafy trees and with an elephant. The tsuka is formed of a dragon's head, deeply scaled on the throat and with an open mouth showing teeth. The round tsuba has a floral design Overall length: 54.0 cm; 21 1/4 in
A TantoSigned Bishu Isafune..?... MitsuThe blade cut with a hi on each side, two mekugi-ana, suguha hamon, fully bound tsuka over gilt metal, and gilt nanako fuchi-kashira applied with a shakudo mon, shakudo mon menuki, and gilt nanako tsuba, in its green aogai lacquered saya inlaid with triple diagonal bands of silver, and gilt mounts comprising koi-guchi, kurikata, soritsuna, kojiri, kodzuka and kogai all en suite with the tsuka 18.6 cm. blade
A WakizashiSigned Umetada Shigeyoshi And Dated 1630The hira-zukuri blade with two mekugi-ana, cut on the omote with a horimono of Fudo in flames, and on the ura with a ken, suguha hamon, fully printed leather-bound tsuka with iron fuchi kashira chiselled and inlaid in gold with Fudo in flames and a waterfall, signed Masayuki, silver Vajra menuki, and iron tsuba decorated with birds in soft metals, in its dark green ribbed lacquer saya with shakudo kodzuka decorated with a kiri mon in gold 36.2 cm. blade
An Unusual WakizashiSigned Rakuyo Ichijo No Ju Fujiwara Kunihiro And Dated 1601The hira-zukuri blade with four mekugi-ana (two plugged), midare hamon, the tsuka wrapped in red leather covered with silver mesh, brass fuchi-kashira decorated with samurai in a landscape, the fuchi surmounted by two dogs of Fo and a jade ball, each with brass bands set with coral beads, the menuki in the form of stylised flower-heads inlaid with various hardstones, the brass tsuba decorated with a landscape, the rim set with red stones, in its red lacquered saya covered with a silver mesh, gilt koi-guchi, uragawara and kurikata decorated with waves, the large silver kojiri chased overall with the Hundred Shi-shi and with gilt openwork panels set with various hardstones, signed in gold Okishige, and complete with silver O-kodzuka decorated with waves 31.4 cm. blade
A WakizashiSigned Kaganori?, And A Kokuin With An Inscription On The ReverseThe hira-zukuri blade with one mekugi-ana cut with the horimono of a dragon and tama on the omote and two hi on the ura, choji-midare hamon, fully bound tsuka with silver fuchi-kashira decorated with crashing waves, silver menuki in the form of a bird and basket, and shibuichi tsuba decorated with insects in soft metals, the ribbed saya of black lacquer above the kurikata and covered in thin silver sheet below, gilt koi-guchi and kunikata decorated with waves, shakudo-nanako kodzuka decorated with shakudo and gold ears of rice, and shakudo naneko kogai decorated with gold and silver geese in flight 31.2 cm. blade
Japanese Officer’s Katana Sword27 1/4 inch, single edged blade with faint hammon. Silvered brass habaki. Darkened brass, floral military tsuba. Matching fuchi and kabuto gane. White shagreen grip panels. Cord binding absent. Contained in its green painted, steel scabbard with darkened brass military fittings. Throat mount absent. Hilt has not been removed.
Japanese Tanto With Signed Tang18 inch, single edged blade with slight hammon. Tang with short signature to one side. Brass habaki shortened. Steel pierced tsuba with faint decoration. Steel fuchi and kabuto gane with copper and gilt bamboo decoration. White shagreen grip with darkened floral menuki. Twisted cord binding. Contained in its blackened wooden scabbard.
λA Japanese ivory mounted dagger (tanto), blade 11 in., ubu-zukuri; ivory mounts consisting of: tsuka and saya contructed in sections, profusely and finely carved with cranes in a natural setting, and with representations of fittings including a kurigata; and two seppa, the tsuba being absent, c. 1900, blade possibly earlier.
Two Japanese swords: the first an o-wakizashi, blade 20 in, hon-zukuri, gilt-copper habaki with slanting file marks, tsuriagi nakago with three ana; shingunto tsuba, plain copper kashira, copper menuki in the form of dragons, in a leather covered shingunto field scabbard to fit a longer sword; the second an NCO's shingunto, mass produced blade 27.25 in. and numbered 30660, cast aluminium hilt, copper fuchi with arsenal control marks (Koishikawa or Kokura), regulation steel scabbard. [2]
A daishoThe katana with 75.0cm blade signed Kanenaga, the wakizashi with 46.5cm blade, unsigned, the tsuka with iron fuchi-kashira decorated with iron, soft metal menuki, iron tsuba decorated with flowers in soft metals, black ishime lacquered saya with iron kojiri, kodzuka decorated with birds. (2)
A daishoThe katana with 65.8cm blade signed Kanemoto, the wakishashi with 54.5cm blade signed Bishu Osafune Sukesada, the tsuka with shakudo-nanako fuchi-kashira decorated with foliage and signed Kiku Oka Mitsuyuki with kakihan, shakudo foliate menuki, iron mokko-shaped tsuba, each decorated with a sage by a window with soft metal details, the aogai lacquered saya inset with pine needles, shakudo-nanako kodzuka decorated with plants. (2)
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