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Tuesday 11 December 2012 | 10:00 | Lots: 628

Tuesday 11 December 2012 | 10:00 | Lots: 628

Lot 213

A World War II Japanese katana sword

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Lot 213

Lot Description

A World War II Japanese katana sword. The curved steel blade with impressed number 116715, and oval tsuba formed as imitation ropework and shagreen, overall length 38", (96.5cm), together with a wakisashi sword, the curved steel blade with gilt decorated shaped bronze tsuba, the removable handle revealing impressed character marks, 33", (85cm) (A/F), (2).

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Condition Report

Katana - heavy paint loss. Surface scratches and wear to handle and scabbard. Tip of blade possibly shortened. Minor chipping to edge of blade. Pitting to blade.
Wakisashi - Pommel of handle is missing. Ropework/braiding from handle incomplete - shagreen missing. Handle is also split. Lacquer work to scabbard has losses and splits. Blade possibly shortened. Chipping to edge of blade. Pitting and rusting to blade.

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For national and international deliveries, we suggest:

IJK Couriers
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