66.1cm Koto blade with two mekugi-ana, cut with bo hi, suguha hamon, fully bound tsuka with iron fuchi-kashira, decorated in gold with various implements, copper Shi-shi menuki, iron sukashi tsuba chiselled and pierced with prunus branches, in its black ishime lacquered saya.
Sold for £1,600
66.1cm Koto blade with two mekugi-ana, cut with bo hi, suguha hamon, fully bound tsuka with iron fuchi-kashira, decorated in gold with various implements, copper Shi-shi menuki, iron sukashi tsuba chiselled and pierced with prunus branches, in its black ishime lacquered saya.
Auction: AUTUMN VIRTUAL FINE ANTIQUE ARMS & ARMOUR AUCTION, 26th Nov, 2024