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Auction House:
Auction Location:
Auckland
Date:
3-Dec-2013
Lot No.
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Description:
A good Japanese wakizashi attributed to Yoshimitsu, the partial signature of the smith has been identified by a Japanese collector as being by Yoshimitsu, the five smiths using this kanji working from around 1392 to 1547, this sword is in full polish and exhibits workmanship of a highly rated smith, tight flawless forging, etc. In Shirasaya, with a fine Edo period koshirae, the fittings are of water dragons, plants and insects, the iron tsuba of basketweave pattern with water dragons, further details available of this fine sword
Estimate:
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Price:
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Category:
Unclassified