Lot 17
 

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26.4cm hira-zukuri Koto blade with one mekugi-ana signed Sukesada, suguha hamon, itame-masame hada, fully bound tsuka with copper fuchi decorated with a figure in soft metals, horn kashira, soft metal menuki, in its ribbed black lacquered saya, complete with shirasaya and tsunagi. Believed to be circa 1550 and repolished by a Makansa rated Kaji named Mishina Kenji.

Sold for £880


 

26.4cm hira-zukuri Koto blade with one mekugi-ana signed Sukesada, suguha hamon, itame-masame hada, fully bound tsuka with copper fuchi decorated with a figure in soft metals, horn kashira, soft metal menuki, in its ribbed black lacquered saya, complete with shirasaya and tsunagi. Believed to be circa 1550 and repolished by a Makansa rated Kaji named Mishina Kenji.

Auction: AUTUMN VIRTUAL FINE ANTIQUE ARMS & ARMOUR AUCTION, 25th Nov, 2025

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