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178 - A rare katana signed Bishu Osafune Kiyomitsu
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€5,500 - 6,500Sale fees
A rare katana signed Bishu Osafune Kiyomitsu dating: Muromachi Period (1392-1573) provenance: Japan, 70.6 cm Nagasa, Motohaba: 3.14 cm; Sakihaba: 2.0 cm; Motogasane: 0.74 cm; Sakigasane: 0.45 cm; Sori: 2.1 cm. Hamon: Hiro Suguha nioi deki ko nie. Nioi kuzure (yo) uchinoke inazuma with kirikomi sul mune. Hada: itame mokume, zone itame nagare, small cikei, utsuri. Habaki in copper with races of silver. Kirimune (katana with sign of combat). Nakago with one mekugi-ana, mei "Bishu Osafune Kiyomitsu Tenbun 1538". Fine koshirae with an iron mokko-gata tsuba decorated with a horned mask in iron, with gold eyes and gold cord detail; handachi-style fuchi-kashira. Fine shakudo menuki, partially gilt. Modern yellow silk tsuka-ito. Black-lacquered saya with handachi-style fittings. Interesting tsuba of the late Muromachi period.
Auction details
Rare and Fine Antique Arms, Armour & Militaria Day 2Auction house
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