A KATANA, SIGNED KUNISUGU, EDO PERIOD | 17TH CENTURY
A KATANA, SIGNED KUNISUGU, EDO PERIOD, 17TH CENTURY
the nakago [tang] is signed Kunitsugu, the condition prevents a detailed description of the blade, however it has a deep tori-zori, the han-dachi koshirae is of red lacquer depicting a moonlit landscape with mythological creatures, the tsuka has leather ito over white same
Nagasa [length from kissaki to machi]: 61.8 cm., 243/8 in.
Saki-haba [width at the yokote]: 1.2 cm., 3/8 in.
Moto-haba [width at the machi]: 2.9 cm., 11/8 in.
Condition Report:
- The blade is badly stained and rubbed.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
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A KATANA, SIGNED KUNISUGU, EDO PERIOD, 17TH CENTURY
the nakago [tang] is signed Kunitsugu, the condition prevents a detailed description of the blade, however it has a deep tori-zori, the han-dachi koshirae is of red lacquer depicting a moonlit landscape with mythological creatures, the tsuka has leather ito over white same
Nagasa [length from kissaki to machi]: 61.8 cm., 243/8 in.
Saki-haba [width at the yokote]: 1.2 cm., 3/8 in.
Moto-haba [width at the machi]: 2.9 cm., 11/8 in.
Condition Report:
- The blade is badly stained and rubbed.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."