A GOOD EDO PERIOD JAPANESE KATANA
GOOD EDO PERIOD JAPANESE KATANA,
the blade tang signed Etchu no Kami Fujiwara Kanekuni, real name Tsutsui Kyuemon, in iron han-dachi mounts, the tsuba with gilt highlights, the same grip rebound in blue silk, the full length ribbed saya of black roiro lacquer, approximately 95cm long overall
Footnote: Ref. Fujishiro pp.40 plate 2, Hawley KA182, Sesko pp.314; in his latter years Kanekuni made collaborative (gassaku) works with his son and this may be such an example
Condition reports indicate issues visible to the naked eye. Whilst every effort is made to provide accurate and honest condition reports, none of our staff is a professional conservator or restorer. Any condition report offered should be accepted as an indication of any obvious issues or problems or the lack of them. The condition report does not form part of any contract between McTear's and the buyer, and all lots are offered "as is" in accordance with our Terms of Business in the printed catalogue and available on our website.
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GOOD EDO PERIOD JAPANESE KATANA,
the blade tang signed Etchu no Kami Fujiwara Kanekuni, real name Tsutsui Kyuemon, in iron han-dachi mounts, the tsuba with gilt highlights, the same grip rebound in blue silk, the full length ribbed saya of black roiro lacquer, approximately 95cm long overall
Footnote: Ref. Fujishiro pp.40 plate 2, Hawley KA182, Sesko pp.314; in his latter years Kanekuni made collaborative (gassaku) works with his son and this may be such an example
Condition reports indicate issues visible to the naked eye. Whilst every effort is made to provide accurate and honest condition reports, none of our staff is a professional conservator or restorer. Any condition report offered should be accepted as an indication of any obvious issues or problems or the lack of them. The condition report does not form part of any contract between McTear's and the buyer, and all lots are offered "as is" in accordance with our Terms of Business in the printed catalogue and available on our website.
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