JAPANESE WAKIZASHI WITH KYU-GUNTO HANDLE AND SAYA
JAPANESE WAKIZASHI WITH KYU-GUNTO HANDLE AND SAYA
Japanese Wakizashi with Kyo-Gunto hilt and Lacquered "frosted" Wooden Saya (missing the Kozuka). Hand forged, Shinogu-Zukuri style bright blade with visible "Sugu" temper line (Hammon). One drilled hole, signed tang with 6 characters. Dual decorated Habaki and brass Seppa. 7.5" Kyo-Gunto brass gilded hilt with shark skin and family crest. Blade Length: 15.5" Total Length: 24"
Condition Report: Very good. Missing sharkskin piece on the lower part of the handle and the lock. Light scratches and dark cloud spots on the blade.
View it on
Sale price
Estimate
Time, Location
Auction House
JAPANESE WAKIZASHI WITH KYU-GUNTO HANDLE AND SAYA
Japanese Wakizashi with Kyo-Gunto hilt and Lacquered "frosted" Wooden Saya (missing the Kozuka). Hand forged, Shinogu-Zukuri style bright blade with visible "Sugu" temper line (Hammon). One drilled hole, signed tang with 6 characters. Dual decorated Habaki and brass Seppa. 7.5" Kyo-Gunto brass gilded hilt with shark skin and family crest. Blade Length: 15.5" Total Length: 24"
Condition Report: Very good. Missing sharkskin piece on the lower part of the handle and the lock. Light scratches and dark cloud spots on the blade.