Japanese
A Japanese Samurai Long Sword, Tanto, Muromachi Period, 16th Century
steel, bronze, wood, lacquer
1 x 37 in, 2.5 x 94 cm
Estimate: $8,000 - $12,000 CAD
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Private Collection, Toronto
The tang (handle) with four holes and signed Fujishima Tomoshige. With NTHK kaneisho certificate.
Nagasa (cutting edge): 24 ¼ inches
Hamon (tempered pattern): bamboo-strip blinds
Tang (handle): with four holes and signed Fujishima Tomoshige
Koshirae (mountings): The 19th Century case of orange lacquer with gold dust ground, and areas with a raised chrysanthemum crest and mixed-metal mount, the tsuba, menuki and kashirae of similar design. Additional wood storage case for the sword.
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