Upcoming auctions
1 / 12

To modify your purchase order,
contact the auction house.

live December 11 | 10:00 AM
Czerny's

172 - A katana

The reserve price is the minimum price accepted by the seller. Bidders cannot see this price. To win an item, you must place the highest bid and meet or exceed the reserve price.

Registrations are closed for this sale. You cannot place a bid.

The converted amounts are provided for informational purposes only. Only the currency determined for the sale by the auction house is binding. You can select a different currency by going to the "Preferences" page in your profile.

Fees including the auction house's fees and the platform's fees. For further details, please refer to the auction house's General Terms and Conditions of Sale.

Estimation

€350 - 500

Sale fees

28.6%

A katana dating: Showa Period (1926-1989) provenance: Japan, Shinogi-zukuri blade, iori-mune (nagasa 62.5 cm). Hamon in togari-midare, hada partially visible, possibly itame-mokume. Nakago with oxidation, one mekugi-ana (little patina on the tang). In koshirae, possibly earlier. Iron hakkaku-gata tsuba with small gold inlay. Fuchi and kashira of metal with gilt flowers. Partially gilt menuki. Tsuka with tsukamaki (binding) probably later. Wooden saya with red lacquer (defects), with kojiri probably en suite with the kashira. Early Showa period (1940s).

Auction details

Rare and Fine Antique Arms, Armour & Militaria Day 2
Friday, December 11
10:00 AM
Piazza Vittorio Veneto, 13-19
19038 Sarzana, Italy

Auction house

Czerny's +39 0 18 76 91 376 natalia@czernys.com
On Drouot for 5 years avec More than 15,000 lots published

Delivery is optional. You can use the carrier of your choice. The stated price does not include the lot price or the auction house fees.

Delivery Options

Auction house carriers
Log in or create an account to learn more about your delivery options for this sale!