Null Japanese short sword

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Japanese short sword

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Japanese short sword

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Estim. 2 000 - 2 500 EUR

Beautiful commemorative Hwando sword from the Seoul 1988 Summer Olympics. Exclusively issued by the Seoul Olympic Organizing Committee, the elegantly made single-edged short sword measures 27″ in length from the blade tip to the bottom of the pommel, and both the sword handle and accompanying sheath, 21.25″ in length, are constructed of wood with inset mother-of-pearl designs; the upper handle bears a single Sam-Taegeuk symbol and the bottom of the blade is stamped "0644." The sword’s pommel and guard, as well as the attractive sheath, bear bronze-tone metal accents and red tasseled cords. Includes its acrylic presentation stand. In fine condition, with the second Sam-Taegeuk symbol missing from the opposite side of the handle.

Starting price 150 USD

GUNNER'S SABRE, model 1829 Curved iron blade with throat and flat back. Brass guard with curved quillon towards the blade tip. Short-skirted cap. Brown leather handle with filigree. Various controller's hallmarks on the handle, including C hallmark, controller's hallmarks on the heel of the blade. Inscription on the back of the blade: Manufacture Royale de Chatellerault Mai 1844 France, circa 1844 Length: 73.5 cm (Scratches, scattered oxidation, wear) Condition report available on request: [email protected]

Estim. 150 - 200 EUR

Prussian short sword. Fusée and mounting in bronze. Single-branch guard with double pontat. Flat-backed curved blade with gutter stamped on the hilt "60. L.I.4.10.". Late 18th, early 19th century

Estim. 200 - 400 EUR

Utagawa Kunisada "Utagawa Toyokuni III" (Japanese, 1786-1865). Group of two 19th century Ukiyo-e woodblock print triptychs. One titled "The Beginning of Autumn" from the series "Genji Twelve Months" depicting the Bon Festival. One depicting a fight between three sword-wielding individuals in front of a waterfall. (Short) Sheet; height: 14 3/4 in x width: 29 3/4 in. Matted; height: 17 3/4 in x width: 32 1/2 in. (Long) Sheet; height: 14 3/4 in x width: 30 in. Matted; height: 18 in x width: 33 1/2 in.

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