A KOTO TACHI, ATTRIBUTED TO ENJU SCHOOL, MUROMACHI PERIOD | 15TH CENTURY

A KOTO TACHI, ATTRIBUTED TO ENJU SCHOOL, MUROMACHI PERIOD, 15TH CENTURY

Sugata [configuration]: Shallow koshi zori, ko-kisaki, iori-mune, bo-hi ending in kaki-otoshi
Kitae [forging pattern]: Ko-mokume-hada almost muji-hada
Hamon [tempering pattern]: Narrow suguha in ko-nie and nioi
Boshi [tip]: Narrow sugaha with short kaeri
Nakago [tang]: O-suriage and machi-okuri with three mekugi-ana and kuri-jiri, mumei
Habaki [collar]: copper gilt
Nagasa [length from kissaki to machi]: 69.5 cm., 273/8 in.
Saki-haba [width at the yokote]: 2 cm., 1/4 in.
Moto-haba [width at the machi]: 1.7 cm., 5/8 in.

Condition Report:
- Good condition.

"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."