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Japan, iron tsuba, 19th century, moulded in relief and embellished in gilt and silver highlights with a dragon emerging from the waves, signed w. 8 cm [1]

JAPANESE KATANA TAISHO PERIOD the blade with signatures to both sides of the tang, in mounts with brown 'chopped straw' lacquer saya, gilt bronze tsuba with two dragons around the outer edge and a scene of praying mantis amongst flowers to the centre, gilt bronze fuchi-kasira with scenes of tigers amongst bamboo, tsuka with ray skin same and leather tsuka itoDimensions:74cm longProvenance:Provenance: Henryson-Caird Collection, Cassencarie House

52.2cm koto blade with two mekugi-ana, signed Bishu Osafune Sukesada and dated 1505, midare hamon with yo, nashiji hada, fully bound tsuka, shakudo-nanako fuchi-kashira decorated with foliage and deer in soft metals, shakudo and gilt horse menuki, iron tsuba chiselled and pierced with oak leaves, acorns and fir cones, gold details, signed Choshu Hagi ju Sakunoshin Tomohisa, in its fine saya partly covered in polished same and partly decorated in gold lacquer with various leaves against a black ground, complete with shakudo-nanako kodzuka decorated with a tiger and a leopard with gold details, with sword bag.

54.2cm koto blade with two mekugi-ana signed Bizen Osafune ju Sukesada, midare hamon, nashiji hada, fully bound tsuka with plain iron fuchi-kashira, shakudo and gilt menuki with mon, iron tsuba chiselled with a landscape, in its saya with leather combat cover.

59.4cm Shinto blade with hi, two mekugi-ana, signed Iwami no Kami -- (surige), midare hamon, fully bound tsuka with shakudo-nanako fuchi-kashira decorated with gilt dragons, shakudo and gilt menuki, mokko-shaped iron tsuba decorated with crashing waves, in its finely ribbed black lacquered saya.

54.3cm Shinto blade with two mekugi-ana, suguha hamon, bound tsuka with plain copper fuchi, single menuki, iron sukashi tsuba chiselled and pierced with leaves, in its polished same covered saya (damaged) with shirimono shakudo-nanako kodzuka decorated with figures, soft metal details.

69.4cm Shinto blade with one mekugi-ana, midare hamon nashiji hada, fully bound tsuka with iron fuchi-kashira decorated with trailing vines in gold, shakudo and gold foliate menuki, iron tsuba decorated with leaves between wavy lines in gold, in its speckled red and black lacquered saya, iron koiguchi and large kojiri decorated ensuite with the tsuka.

including four lacquered tsuba, two kodzuka blades, a number of fuchi in soft metals, various horn mounts including kashira, kurikata, a soritsuna and seven wood boxes. (Parcel)

65.6cm blade with one mekugi-ana signed Seki ju Kaneaki with Showa stamp, midare hamon, mokume hada, fully bound tsuka with shakudo fuchi-kashira decorated with trailing vines in soft metals, shakudo and gilt menuki in the form of abumi and yumi, lobed iron sukashi tsuba, in its black ishume lacquered saya.

45.3cm Shinto blade with one mekugi-ana, wild midare hamon with tobiyaki, itame hada, fully bound tsuka with shibuichi fuchi-kashira decorated with birds in a landscape, soft metal details, fine bronze tsuba deeply chiselled with a diaper pattern and signed Goto Mitsu haru and Kao, in its ribbed black lacquer saya complete with shibuichi kodzuka shaped as bamboo with leaves.

69.8cm Shinto blade with one mekugi-ana, signed (nakago pitted), suguha hamon, nashiji hada, fully bound tsuka with silvered fuchi-kashira decorated with a snail and dragon, shakudo bird menuki, circular iron sukashi tsuba, in its russet ishime lacquered saya.

67.1cm blade with one mekugi-ana, signed Seki noju Ishihara Yoshimune, midare hamon, fully bound tsuka with plain brass fuchi-kashira soft metal menuki, plain mokko-shaped iron tsuba, in its saya with leather combat cover.

40.8 Shinto blade with hi, two mekugi-ana, suguha hamon, fully bound tsuka with shakudo-nanako fuchi-kashira decorated with peonies, gilt details, shakudo and gilt menuki, circular iron sukashi tsuba chiselled and pierced as a water dragon, in its black lacquered saya with shirimono kodzuka.

HIGHLANDER II: THE QUICKENING (1991) - Dragon-handled Katana and SheathA dragon-handled katana and sheath from the production of Russell Mulcahy's Highlander II: The Quickening. Ramirez (Sean Connery) and Connor MacLeod (Christopher Lambert) wielded their signature katanas throughout the film.This lot consists of a katana with an aluminium blade, a machined aluminium tsuba painted gold, and an ornate resin tsuka painted cream-colour to resemble carved ivory and engraved with Japanese-style patterns and images of a tiger and dragon, as well as a black faux bamboo sheath wrapped with matching fabric at the base. The katana is intentionally distressed by production to appear aged and well-used. Following production, it underwent sympathetic restoration, but still exhibits discolouration and scuffs, while the sheath exhibits scratching. Dimensions: (sheathed) 110 cm x 13.5 cm x 11.5 cm (43.25" x 5.25" x 35.5")Estimate: £5,000 - 10,000 Ω View all lots from HIGHLANDER II: THE QUICKENING (1991)Bidding for this lot will end on Thursday, November 9th. The auction will begin at 3:00PM BST and lots are sold sequentially via live auctioneer; tune in to the live streaming broadcast on auction day to follow the pace. Note other lots in the auction may close on Friday, November 10th, Saturday, November 11th or Sunday, November 12th.

Japanese Meiji period Wakizashi Samurai sword with eagle decoration to the white metal tsuba, embossed white metal kashira and fuchi, bound shagreen handle and 34cm blade, in scabbard. PLEASE NOTE ALL BLADED ITEMS ARE SUBJECT TO OVER 18 CHECK ON COLLECTION OR DELIVERY

Japanese Meiji period Wakizashi Samurai sword with pierced tsuba, embossed and gilt kashira, menuki and fuchi, bound shagreen handle and 41cm blade, in scabbard. PLEASE NOTE ALL BLADED ITEMS ARE SUBJECT TO OVER 18 CHECK ON COLLECTION OR DELIVERY

Japanese Meiji period Wakizashi Samurai sword with pierced tsuba, embossed and gilt kashira, menuki and fuchi, bound shagreen handle and 31cm blade, in red lacquer scabbard. PLEASE NOTE ALL BLADED ITEMS ARE SUBJECT TO OVER 18 CHECK ON COLLECTION OR DELIVERY

Japanese Meiji period katana Samurai sword with pierced tsuba, embossed figural decoration to the fuchi and shirasaya mounts and 71cm shinto blade. PLEASE NOTE ALL BLADED ITEMS ARE SUBJECT TO OVER 18 CHECK ON COLLECTION OR DELIVERY

Japanese Meiji period Wakizashi Samurai sword with pierced and gilt tsuba, embossed and gilt kashira, menuki and fuchi, bound shagreen handle and signed 53cm blade, in scabbard.  PLEASE NOTE ALL BLADED ITEMS ARE SUBJECT TO OVER 18 CHECK ON COLLECTION OR DELIVERY

A Japanese bronze tsuba with gilt highlights, approx 7 x 6cm.

Collection of books and auction catalogues on Asian Art to include Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Indian, Nepalese, Himalayan and Southeast Asian Artto include Sotheby's and Bonhamsincluding National Palace Museum, Ch,in Hsiao Director 'Great National Treasures of China', October 10th 1983; James Cahill, Parting the Shore, Chinese Painting of the Early and Middle Ming Dynasty 1368-1580; Jessica Rawson, Chinese Ornament: The Lotus and the Dragon monochrome and coloured illustrations 1984, The University of Michigan Ann Arbor by Richard Edwards and contributions by Ling-Yun, Shuh Liu, Steven D. Owyoung and James Robinson, 'The Art of Wen Cheng-ming (1470-1559) United States 1974-1975 and Sam Fogg Rare Books catalogue on an East Asian Books Sale covering China, Japan, Tibet, Burma, Thailand and Java,including Sherman E. Lee, director, of The Cleaveland Museum of Art, 'FAR EASTERN ART' (Revised Edition), with illustrations in colour and monochrome,including a Chinese folio-sized hardback book of paintings by Chi-Pi-Shi commencing with a portrait and introduction in black ink style by the artist followed by details of all the black and coloured paintings illustrated one to a pagea Japanese 362-page book entitled in gold lacquer upon a rounded spine on the subject of early iron and soft metal decorated Tsuba, illustrated two to a page in monochrome with details of artists, schools, and designs, with cardboard case with title on flat spine in blackan all-Japanese standard-sized book on Japanese iron Tsuba with details of artists and history,a Japanese folio-sized issue of Japanese paintings found on furniture, such as screens and rooms by various schools including Kano, Hasegawa, Kaiho, Unkoku, Soga and Tosa 'Monochrome and coloured illustrations and with a list of the individual illustrations in English, printed in Japan 1967a Japanese-printed folio-sized issue of Japanese Works of Art by famous artists including Tawaraya Sotatsu, Ho,ami Koetsu, Ogata Kenzan, Ogata Korin and others, covering subjects on calligraphy, paintings, screens, lacquer work, ceramics, including Raku ware and tea wares and scrolls,a well-illustrated 262-page folio-size book, Decorative Arts of Japan, well illustrated, one item to a page in colour, General Editor Chisaburoh F. Yamada, Associate Editor Eric Sackheim and subject editors Ceramics - Fujio Koyama, Metalwork - Osamu Kurata, Lacquerware - Yuzurus Okada, Textiles - Tomoyuki Yamanobe, Captions translated by Toshizo Imai and Yuko Kobayashi, first edition 1964, published by Kodansha International, with cardboard storage case (11) 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 condition report.

Tsuba (Stichblatt), Japan, wohl Edo-zeitlich, Eisen mit Tauschierung. Recto und verso mit Reliefdekor einer Pflaumen-/Kirschblüte. leicht ber., D. 7,2 cm

Tsuba (Stichblatt), Japan, wohl Edo-zeitlich, Eisen mit Tauschierungen. Mokko-Form mit Reliefdekor (recto und verso), leicht ber., D. 6,5 cm

JAPON - XIXe siècle TANTO Poignée gainée de galuchat, tsuba quadrilobée en fer Complet avec son saya L. lame 33 cm Nombreuses usures et oxydation

JAPON - Epoque MEIJI (1868-1912) WAKIZASHI Tsuba à motifs de nuées et fond nanako L. lame 46 cm Usures, manque sur le fourreau

JAPON - XIXe siècleKATANA Poignée gainée de galuchat, tsuba ajourée à décor de rinceaux Saya contenant un seul kogatana L. lame 72 cm Nombreuses usures et oxydations, manques

Three Japanese gilt-bronze tsuba,Meiji period (1868-1912), comprising:one circular, decorated with a dragon amongst spuming waves,7cm diameter, and two lobed, decorated with chrysanthemum or cowboys below a prunus tree, both against a hammered ground,6.5 and 8.5cm long (3)Condition ReportSurface scratches and minor dents.

A Japanese wakizashi, 20th century, the textured black lacquer saya (scabbard) with gilt-metal mounts, the gold ito wrapped around the handle covering with gilt menuki (ornaments), and a plain tsuba,blade 58.5cm long94.5cm long including scabbard,together with a similar wakizashi,Meiji Period (1868-1912), the black and red lacquer saya (scabbard) with a vacant kozuka sheath, the blade with a signed tang,blade 34cm54.5cm long including scabbard (2)Condition ReportBoth with knocks, wear and minor losses to the scabbards. Small knocks to the blade of the smaller example. Larger example with an unsigned tang. General wear, small chips and surface marks. The metal mounting to the end of the scabbard loose.

MASANAGA: A MASTERFUL NAGOYA SCHOOL WOOD NETSUKE OF TWO PLAYING RATSBy Masanaga, signed Masanaga 正長Japan, Nagoya, first half of 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)Published: Exhibition catalogue, The Japan House Gallery New York, The Magnificent Three: Lacquer, Netsuke and Tsuba, Selections from the Charles A. Greenfield Collection, no. 146 (unillustrated).The two rodents huddled intimately, one forming a ball on the ground and covering one eye with one paw while the other clambers over it, the three visible eyes inlaid in lustrous, dark-reddish horn. The hairwork is masterfully incised against the deeply polished cherry wood, giving the netsuke a marvelously tactile feel in the hand. The underside shows both thick tails curling around, forming the himotoshi, and the finely carved paws, as well as the signature MASANAGA within a polished reserve.Not much is known about the artist other than that he worked in the Nagoya style and that his work is considerably rare. Masanaga's netsuke at their peak seem to possess more individual character and artistic freedom than his Nagoya contemporaries. The artist shows extraordinary powers of observation, not at least in the complicated interplay of the paws of the two rodents.HEIGHT 3.2 cm, LENGTH 3.8 cmCondition: Excellent condition with minor associated surface wear.Provenance: Hayashi Tadamasa (1853-1906), sold in his sale, Chevalier at the Hôtel Drouot, 16-21 February 1903, lot 1311. Then Charles A. Greenfield, sold in his second sale at Sotheby's New York, 18 September 1998, lot 61. With Scholten Japanese Art, New York, 2009. Sydney L. Moss, 2009. French private collection, acquired from the above.The only other example of a rat known thus far by the artist was sold by Max Rutherston Ltd., formerly in the collection of Rolf Schmoll, depicting a rat balled in a similar way to the present netsuke.Auction comparison:Compare a related wood netsuke of two rats, by Ikkan, at Zacke, Fine Netsuke & Sagemono, 28 April 2023, Vienna, lot 85 (sold for EUR 18,200).

Japan: Katana.Leicht narbige Klinge, mit geätzter Verzierung, Tsuba mit Blütendekor, Heft aus Bein mit Schnitzereien, in Metallscheide.Zustand: II

Japan: Tsuba.Eisen, gebräunt, mit plastisch gearbeiteter Figur und Landschaft, diese teils Gold gehöht.Zustand: II

A MOUNTED KATANA (LONG SWORD)Possibly Nanbokucho period (1336-1392), 14th centuryShinogi-zukuri, iori-mune, chu-gissaki, koshi-zori, midare-ha of nie, midare-komi, the kiri-jiri nakago with two holes and kiri-yasuri file marks; the saya (sheath) sprinkled shell suspended in black lacquer, the tsuka (hilt) covered in same (rayskin) wrapped in cream silk tsukamaki wrapping in lozenge pattern, the kashira dark horn, the shakudo and gold menuki each in the form of a stylised rabbit, the shakudo fuchi with silver and gilt details of the moon and susuki (pampas grass), the tsuba iron with gilt details of a flowering plum tree by a pierced window; with a brocade storage bag. Overall: 99.5cm (39 3/16in) long; the blade: 63.6cm (25 1/16in) long. (2).For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

YOSHIMITSUA Mounted Koto Tanto (Dagger) The blade: Muromachi period (1333-1573), probably late 15th century; the koshira-e: Edo period (1615-1868), 19th centuryThe blade of slender hira-zukuri form with suguha of nioi, tight masame hada, the omote side with a horimono of Fudo Myo-o wielding a sword and surrounded by flames, the ura side with bonji ni gomabashi, the nakago with one mekugi-ana, signed Yoshimitsu; the koshira-e (mounting) with a saya (sheath) of roiro-nuri lacquer, decorated in gold takamaki-e with a pine tree in and an applied crane in silver, gilt and shakudo, the Sendai fuchi-gashira (hilt collar and pommel) with chrysanthemum in gold hirazogan, the Higo tsuba (hand guard) iron of mokko form with trailing paulownia in similar style, the kozuka (knife handle, blade missing) iron inlaid in gold and silver depicting Mount Fuji surrounded by pine trees, the koiguchi (fitting to the mouth) silvered metal depicting pine and connected to the uragawara (fitting to the base of the kozuka slot), the silvered metal kojiri (butt piece) in the form of a snouted turtle; with a silk brocade storage bag. The blade overall: 35cm (13¾in) long; the koshira-e: 41.7cm (16 7/16in) long. (2).Footnotes:Provenance:Purchased in these Rooms, 12 May 2009, lot 6.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A KOSHIRA-E (MOUNTING) FOR A KATANA (LONG SWORD) IN HANDACHI STYLEEdo period (1615-1868), mid-19th centuryThe saya (scabbard) finished in polished brown-black lacquer, the tsuka (hilt) covered in same (rayskin) with off-white silk tsukamaki wrapping in lozenge pattern, the principal metal fittings comprising kabutogane (pommel), menuki (hilt grips), tsuba (hand guard), fuchi kanamono (collar), kuchi kanamono (scabbard-mouth fitting), two kozuka (knife handles), uragawara (slot reinforcement), sageo (cord runner) and ishitsuki (end cap), the kabutogane and fuchi kanamono silver, chiselled in relief with show chrysanthemums, the menuki silver and gold, modelled as peony blossoms, the tsuba shibuichi migakiji, oval with two hitsuana, chiselled in relief and inlaid with gold, silver, shakudo, and copper depicting a bird of prey in a tree eyeing sparrows on the ground, with signature Omori Teruhide and a kao, the four scabbard fittings silver, chiselled with peony blossoms, one kozuka silver, with flush shakudo inlay of bamboo, signed Kono Norio ga Hirata Nobuyoshi (Hirata Nobuyoshi after a painting by Kono Norio [a member of the Kobikicho branch of the Kano academy]), the other kozuka shibuichi, modelled as a section of bamboo; held together by a wood tsukuri blade; with a silk brocade storage bag. 95cm (37 3/8in) long. (2).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 KOSHIRA-E (MOUNTING) FOR A WAKIZASHI (COMPANION SWORD)Edo period (1615-1868), 19th centuryThe saya (scabbard) and tsuka (hilt) polished wood, the saya plain and the tsuka carved with two rows of ribbing; the fuchi-gashira (hilt collar and pommel) plain brass ishimeji; the menuki (hilt grips) gilt metal in the form of a rooster, hen, and chicks; the tsuba (hand guard) plain copper, mokko (four-lobed) shape; the koiguchi (fitting to the mouth of the scabbard), uragawara (fitting to the base of the kozuka slot), kurigata (cord runner), and kojiri (end cap) all black-lacquered, the kozuka (scabbard knife) missing; held together by a wood tsukuri blade; with a silk storage bag. 53.8cm (21 3/16in) long. (2).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 KOSHIRA-E (MOUNTING) FOR A WAKIZASHI (COMPANION SWORD)Edo period (1615-1868), mid-19th centuryThe saya (scabbard) of wood carved with a regular series of raised bands and finished in brown and simulated woodgrain lacquer, the tsuka (hilt) covered in same (rayskin) with tan silk tsukamaki wrapping in lozenge pattern, the fuchi-gashira (hilt collar and pommel) shakudo migakiji chiselled in relief and with gold and copper details depicting crows over a pine grove at dawn, signed ... Tsuki Mitsuoki; the menuki (hilt grips) shakudo, each in the form of a temple lantern, the tsuba (hand guard) missing, the kozuka (knife handle) iron, pierced at one end, inlaid in shakudo with a spider hanging from a thread, the other fittings lacquered wood; held together by a wood tsukuri blade; with a silk brocade storage bag. 61.5cm (24¼in) long. (2).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 TSUBA (HAND GUARDS)Edo period (1615-1868), 18th to 19th centuryThe first iron, almost circular, in Daigoro style, pierced with a bridge, waves, and birds; the second shakudo with gilding, mokko (four-lobed), chiselled in Kyo-kanagushi style with waves and a dragon on each side; the third shakudo, oval, roughly chiselled with a dragon and clouds; the fourth iron, oval, etched and inlaid in sahari in Kunitomo style with decaying banana leaves, signed Seishu Kameyama no ju Shoei saku (c. 1700, Haynes 08700), each with a wood storage box. The first: 8.4cm x 8.3cm (3¼in x 3¼in). (8).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

MYOCHIN LINEAGEAn Iron Tsuba (Hand Guard)Edo period (1615-1868), 19th centuryIron, rounded rectangular, etched with a wood-grain effect and inlaid in cloisonné enamels with takaramono (emblems of the Seven Gods of Good Fortune); signed Myochin, with a wood storage box. 6.6cm x 6.4cm (2 5/8in x 2½in). (2).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

ISHIGURO MASAAKI (BORN 1813)A Large Shibuichi Tsuba (Hand Guard) Edo period (1615-1868), 19th centuryShibuichi ishimeji, oval, chiselled and inlaid in gold, silver, and copper with a kiji (pheasant), flowering cherry tree and stream, signed Ishiguro Masaaki (Haynes 03815) with a kao (cursive monogram), with wood storage box. 8.9cm x 8.5cm (3½in x 3 3/8in). (2).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

AFTER IWAMOTO KONKANA Shakudo Tsuba (Hand Guard) Edo period (1615-1868), mid-19th centuryShakudo nanako, oval, chiselled and inlaid in relief with an Ise-ebi (spiny lobster) and weed, with signature Iwamoto Konkan and a kao (cursive monogram), with fitted and inscribed wood tomobako storage box. 7.3cm x 6.6cm (2 7/8in x 2 5/8in). (2).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

JOGETSUSAI HIROYOSHI (ACTIVE MID-19TH CENTURY)A Small Shibuichi Tsuba (Hand Guard) Edo period (1615-1868), 19th centuryShibuichi migakiji, oval, chiselled and inlaid in gold, silver, shakudo, and copper with a fox by a stream disguising itself as a woman on a moonlit night, the reverse with a grave marker, signed Jogetsusai with a flame-like kao (cursive monogram), withwood storage box. 6.1cm x 5cm (2 3/8in x 2in). (2).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

MORIKAWA TOSHIKAGE (ACTIVE 1860-1880)An Iron Tsuba (Hand Guard) Edo period (1615-1868) or Meiji era (1868-1912), late 19th centuryIron with silver and gold details, rounded rectangular, with a hammered-up rim chiselled in relief with a tiger, mountain torrent, and landscape, signed Toshikage (active 1860-1880, Haynes 10383), the reverse with an elaborate kao (cursive monogram), with wood storage box. 8.5cm x 7.6cm (3 3/8in x 3in). (2).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

YANAGAWA NAOMASA (1692-1757)An Important Set of Daisho Mitokoromono Comprising Tsuba (Hand Guards), Fuchi-Gashira (Matched Hilt Collars and Pommels), and Menuki (Matched Hilt Grips) for a Long Sword and a Short Sword Edo period (1615-1868), 18th centuryAll of shakudo nanako, chiselled in relief and inlaid in silver with two tints of gold depicting gambolling shishi (Chinese mythical lions), waterfalls, clouds, rocks, and bamboo, all components signed Yanagawa Naomasa, fitted lacquered wood outer box and wood inner box, the inner box inscribed outside Yanagawa Naomasa saku shishi zu soroikanagu (Set of sword fittings by Yanagawa Naomasa with shishi), the reverse of the lid with an attestation by Sato Kanzan (1907-1978) dated spring 1975, also accompanied by certificate no. 1091 issued by the Nihon Bijutsu Token Hozonkai (Society for the Preservation of the Japanese Art Sword), dated 1 December 1968, designating this set as Tokubetsu Kicho Kodogu (Especially Precious Sword Mountings). The tsuba 7.8cm x 7.1cm (3 1/8in x 2¾in) and 7.3cm x 6.8cm (2 7/8in x 2 5/8in). (13).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

HAMANO HARUNORIA Daisho Tsuba (Matching Set of a Large and a Small Hand Guard) Edo period (1615-1868), mid-19th centuryShibuichi ishimeji, eight-lobed, the smaller with one hitsuana, each chiselled in relief and with gold and silver details depicting three of the Seven Gods of Good Fortune: on the larger tsuba Daikoku on an ox led by Ebisu, Daikoku's money bag on the reverse; on the smaller tsuba Hotei with a Chinese boy, Hotei's sack on the reverse; each signed Harunori kore o tsukuru (Haynes 00851); with a wood storage box. The smaller: 6.2cm (2 7/16in) high; the larger: 6.8cm (2 11/6in) high. (3).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 Japanese tanto, Edo or Meiji, with a black lacquer saya (scabbard), a black lacquer tsuka (handle) wrapped in black ito ribbon, the pierced tsuba in the form of a stylised flower, blade 22.6cm total 58.5cm Shipping Disclaimer: Buyers must be aware of their country’s shipping and import policies regarding guns, knives, swords, and other offensive weapons prior to purchase. They are required to ensure that the lot can be delivered by a specialist shipper, whether in the UK, Europe or internationally. No compensation will be given to buyers who fail to organise shipping arrangements for goods and weapons due to the prohibitions, restrictions or import regulations of their country. Condition ReportThe blade is cut down significantly, pitting, wear and nicks throughout. Wear and losses to the ito and knocks and scuffs to the scabbard.

A Japanese wakizashi, Edo or Meiji period, the tsuka (handle) wrapped in a gold ito (braid), with a stylised deer menuki (ornaments), leading to a mixed metal tsuba with foliate decoration, the lacquered saya (scabbard) with brown flecks, and a vacant kozuka sheath, blade 30.5cm longoverall 52.5cm longShipping Disclaimer:Buyers must be aware of their country’s shipping and import policies regarding guns, knives, swords, and other offensive weapons prior to purchase. They are required to ensure that the lot can be delivered by a specialist shipper, whether in the UK, Europe or internationally. No compensation will be given to buyers who fail to organise shipping arrangements for goods and weapons due to the prohibitions, restrictions or import regulations of their country.Condition ReportThe tang is unsigned. The blade is in a good condition. Pitting to the tsuba. Knocks to the scabbard. Split to the kozuka sheaf. The blade may require a polish due to possible fingerprint marks.

A group of Japanese sword guards,Edo or Meiji period, to include four tsuba, a collection of sword guards (qty.)Shipping Disclaimer:Buyers must be aware of their country’s shipping and import policies regarding guns, knives, swords, and other offensive weapons prior to purchase. They are required to ensure that the lot can be delivered by a specialist shipper, whether in the UK, Europe or internationally. No compensation will be given to buyers who fail to organise shipping arrangements for goods and weapons due to the prohibitions, restrictions or import regulations of their country.Condition ReportSurface scratches, minute dents, wear to all.

A Japanese wakizashi, Edo or Meiji, 19th century, the black lacquer saya (scabbard) with a signed kazuka, the handle decorated with a dragon entwined around a sceptre, mounted with a white same (shagreen) tsuka (handle) wrapped in blue ito (braid), with gilt menuki (ornaments), and a mixed metal tsuba decorated with mythical beasts among clouds, blade 49.3cm longoverall 80cm longShipping Disclaimer:Buyers must be aware of their country’s shipping and import policies regarding guns, knives, swords, and other offensive weapons prior to purchase. They are required to ensure that the lot can be delivered by a specialist shipper, whether in the UK, Europe or internationally. No compensation will be given to buyers who fail to organise shipping arrangements for goods and weapons due to the prohibitions, restrictions or import regulations of their country.Condition ReportPossibly later rebound grip. Possibly shortened or with a later scabbard. The tang is signed, with three mounting holes. The blade may require a polish due to possible fingerprint marks.

A Japanese wakizashi, Edo or Meiji, 19th century, with a same (shagreen) saya (scabbard), the tsuka (handle) with a flower form mekugi, the tsuba of oval form, with a tassel to the kashira (end cap),blade 42cm total 68cmShipping Disclaimer:Buyers must be aware of their country’s shipping and import policies regarding guns, knives, swords, and other offensive weapons prior to purchase. They are required to ensure that the lot can be delivered by a specialist shipper, whether in the UK, Europe or internationally. No compensation will be given to buyers who fail to organise shipping arrangements for goods and weapons due to the prohibitions, restrictions or import regulations of their country.Condition ReportThe blade is possibly remounted. The tang is not signed. Very small loss to the tip of the blade. Small area of fritting to the edge of the blade. Patches of pitting. The shagreen is separating from the scabbard in places. The top mount is loose. The blade may require a polish due to possible fingerprint marks.

A Japanese wakizashi,Edo or Meiji, 19th century, the same (shagreen) tsuka (handle), with a kazuka, wrapped in blue ito (braid), with gilt menuki (ornaments), leading to an oval tsuba, engraved with precious objects, in a black lacquer saya (scabbard), blade 42.6cmtotal 64cmShipping Disclaimer:Buyers must be aware of their country’s shipping and import policies regarding guns, knives, swords, and other offensive weapons prior to purchase. They are required to ensure that the lot can be delivered by a specialist shipper, whether in the UK, Europe or internationally. No compensation will be given to buyers who fail to organise shipping arrangements for goods and weapons due to the prohibitions, restrictions or import regulations of their country.Condition ReportPossibly rebound. The blade appears to be in good condition. Minor knocks and wear to the scabbard. The blade may require a polish due to possible fingerprint marks.

A Japanese wakizashi, Edo or Meiji, 19th century, the black lacquer saya (scabbard) with an unsigned Kazuka, decorated with two stylised horses, the same (shagreen) suka (handle) wrapped in blue ito (braid), with gilt menuki (ornaments), and a pierced spoke tsuba, decorated with birds amongst bamboo, blade 48cmtotal 73cmShipping Disclaimer:Buyers must be aware of their country’s shipping and import policies regarding guns, knives, swords, and other offensive weapons prior to purchase. They are required to ensure that the lot can be delivered by a specialist shipper, whether in the UK, Europe or internationally. No compensation will be given to buyers who fail to organise shipping arrangements for goods and weapons due to the prohibitions, restrictions or import regulations of their country.Condition ReportThe tang is signed. Appears to have been remounted and regripped. The blade may require a polish due to possible fingerprint marks.

A Japanese wakizashi, Edo or Meiji, the black lacquer saya (scabbard) with a signed kozuka, the handle decorated with rats on the menuki (ornaments), the tsuka (handle) mounted with white shagreen wrapped in gold ito with mixed metal menuki (ornaments), the kashira (end cap) mounted with a rabbit, complete with a quatrefoil lobed tsuba decorated with flowers,blade 43cmtotal 68cmShipping Disclaimer:Buyers must be aware of their country’s shipping and import policies regarding guns, knives, swords, and other offensive weapons prior to purchase. They are required to ensure that the lot can be delivered by a specialist shipper, whether in the UK, Europe or internationally. No compensation will be given to buyers who fail to organise shipping arrangements for goods and weapons due to the prohibitions, restrictions or import regulations of their country.Condition ReportTsuba is slightly loose. Handle probably rebound. Kozuka with minor loss to the top. Scabbard with knocks and minor losses to the lacquer. The blade may require a polish due to possible fingerprint marks.

A Japanese tanto,Edo or Meiji, 19th century, the red makie lacquer saya (scabbard), with a kozuka, decorated with a single character mark and rat, the shagreen tsuka (handle) with gilt menuki (ornaments), a rectangular tsuba, the kashira (end cap) with a metal fitting,blade 28cmtotal 48.5cmShipping Disclaimer:Buyers must be aware of their country’s shipping and import policies regarding guns, knives, swords, and other offensive weapons prior to purchase. They are required to ensure that the lot can be delivered by a specialist shipper, whether in the UK, Europe or internationally. No compensation will be given to buyers who fail to organise shipping arrangements for goods and weapons due to the prohibitions, restrictions or import regulations of their country.Condition ReportSeveral small nicks and losses to the edge of the blade, which is slightly pitted and has a dulled surface. Visible hardening line and shadow. The tip of the kazuka is blunted. The tang is not signed.

A Japanese wakizashi, Edo or Meiji, the textured black lacquer saya (scabbard) with a signed kozuka with mixed-metal handle decorated with stylised horses, the blue ito wrapped around the handle covering with gilt menuki (ornaments), and a pierced spoke tsuba,blade 50cmtotal 74cmShipping Disclaimer:Buyers must be aware of their country’s shipping and import policies regarding guns, knives, swords, and other offensive weapons prior to purchase. They are required to ensure that the lot can be delivered by a specialist shipper, whether in the UK, Europe or internationally. No compensation will be given to buyers who fail to organise shipping arrangements for goods and weapons due to the prohibitions, restrictions or import regulations of their country.Condition ReportHandle probably rebound. Surface scratches to the tsuba. Minor scuffs and wear to the scabbard. The blade may require a polish due to possible fingerprint marks.

A Japanese wakizashi, Edo or Meiji, with an earlier blade, the red lacquer saya (scabbard), the tsuka (handle) wrapped in black lacing, mounted with menuki (ornaments), and a quatrefoil lobed tsuba,blade 37.5cmtotal 61cmShipping Disclaimer:Buyers must be aware of their country’s shipping and import policies regarding guns, knives, swords, and other offensive weapons prior to purchase. They are required to ensure that the lot can be delivered by a specialist shipper, whether in the UK, Europe or internationally. No compensation will be given to buyers who fail to organise shipping arrangements for goods and weapons due to the prohibitions, restrictions or import regulations of their country.Condition ReportHandle has been remounted. Blade shows signs of later polish. Wear to the ito, and the mekugi and the surrounding area appears to be worn. Later additions to the tsuka. Split to the base of the scabbard. The blade may require a polish due to possible fingerprint marks.

A Japanese katana,Edo or Meiji, in a leather sheath saya (scabbard) with buckles, the push-button release same (shagreen) tsuka (handle) wrapped in brown ito (braid), with floral menuki (ornaments), and a gilt tsuba decorated with flowers, tang signed,blade 66.5cmtotal 105cmShipping Disclaimer:Buyers must be aware of their country’s shipping and import policies regarding guns, knives, swords, and other offensive weapons prior to purchase. They are required to ensure that the lot can be delivered by a specialist shipper, whether in the UK, Europe or internationally. No compensation will be given to buyers who fail to organise shipping arrangements for goods and weapons due to the prohibitions, restrictions or import regulations of their country.Condition ReportSmall nick to the edge of the blade near the base and further nicks near the top. The push-release button is stiff. Knocks and wear to the metal scabbard. The tang is signed. The blade may require a polish due to possible fingerprint marks.

A Japanese tanto,Edo or Meiji, 19th century, the black lacquer saya (scabbard) with a signed kozuka, mounted with a shagreen tsuka (handle) wrapped in orange ito (braid), with menuki (ornaments), and a pierced spoke tsuba, and a metal kashira,blade 32cmtotal 50.5cmShipping Disclaimer:Buyers must be aware of their country’s shipping and import policies regarding guns, knives, swords, and other offensive weapons prior to purchase. They are required to ensure that the lot can be delivered by a specialist shipper, whether in the UK, Europe or internationally. No compensation will be given to buyers who fail to organise shipping arrangements for goods and weapons due to the prohibitions, restrictions or import regulations of their country.Condition ReportThe kozuka blade is loose, with a small loss to the tip and inlay. Three/ four small knicks to the edge of the blade. Some pitting and surface wear. Oxidisation to the tsuba.

A Japanese katana, Edo or Meiji, the same (shagreen) tsuka (handle) wrapped in brown ito (braid), with a quatrelobed tsuba (guard) inlaid with gilt flowers, leading to with a fullered blade, with a signed tang, mounted in a black lacquered saya, (scabbard) and red sageo (cord), blade 76cmtotal 108cmShipping Disclaimer:Buyers must be aware of their country’s shipping and import policies regarding guns, knives, swords, and other offensive weapons prior to purchase. They are required to ensure that the lot can be delivered by a specialist shipper, whether in the UK, Europe or internationally. No compensation will be given to buyers who fail to organise shipping arrangements for goods and weapons due to the prohibitions, restrictions or import regulations of their country.Condition ReportGood condition, the blade is in good order with a visible hardening shadow and no apparent knicks to the edge. Two mounting holes - a larger one to the upper section and a smaller one to the base. Lacking its mekugi (peg). The scabbard is possibly later.Please see the additional images. The blade may require a polish due to possible fingerprint marks.

A Japanese katana,Edo or Meiji, a leather saya (scabbard) carved with a dragon and a wood tsuka (handle) with gilt dragon menuki (ornaments), and an openwork tsuba, blade 68.5cmtotal 106cmShipping Disclaimer:Buyers must be aware of their country’s shipping and import policies regarding guns, knives, swords, and other offensive weapons prior to purchase. They are required to ensure that the lot can be delivered by a specialist shipper, whether in the UK, Europe or internationally. No compensation will be given to buyers who fail to organise shipping arrangements for goods and weapons due to the prohibitions, restrictions or import regulations of their country.Condition ReportBlade is pitted and oxidised with nicks to the top.The associated scabbard is split, with wear and crack to the leather. The menuki to the handle is taped on.Tang unsigned.The blade may require a polish due to possible fingerprint marks.

A Japanese katana, Edo or Meiji period, with a red mottled lacquer saya (scabbard), the white shagreen tsuka (handle) wrapped in ito (braid), and a pierced spoked tsuba,blade 65cmtotal 99.5cmShipping Disclaimer:Buyers must be aware of their country’s shipping and import policies regarding guns, knives, swords, and other offensive weapons prior to purchase. They are required to ensure that the lot can be delivered by a specialist shipper, whether in the UK, Europe or internationally. No compensation will be given to buyers who fail to organise shipping arrangements for goods and weapons due to the prohibitions, restrictions or import regulations of their country.Condition ReportTang unsigned. Tang possibly shortened and has three mounting holes and a smaller piereced hole towards the tsuba. Small loss to the tip which leaves a flat profile. Blade possibly polished later. Some oxidation to the tsuba. Grip in poor condition. The blade may require a polish due to possible fingerprint marks. Blade fits in scabbard.