Japanese Archaeological Spearhead and Katana
Two archaeologically excavated antique weapons. Japanese Edo period spearhead (sankaku-yari) marked by maker 'Kawachino-Kami-Kunisuki' (with habaki). Together with a katana sword (found in the Kanagawa prefecture) - pre-Edo period. Both made of tamagahane (steel intended for weapon-making).
L 20-1/4 in. and L approx. 34-1/4 in.
Provenance: Collection of Dr. R. M. Gramly.
Condition
As-found.
Estimate
Reserve
Time, Location
Auction House
Two archaeologically excavated antique weapons. Japanese Edo period spearhead (sankaku-yari) marked by maker 'Kawachino-Kami-Kunisuki' (with habaki). Together with a katana sword (found in the Kanagawa prefecture) - pre-Edo period. Both made of tamagahane (steel intended for weapon-making).
L 20-1/4 in. and L approx. 34-1/4 in.
Provenance: Collection of Dr. R. M. Gramly.
Condition
As-found.
Estimate
Reserve
Time, Location
Auction House
