Lot 238
Japanese Nobukuni Wakizashi, Early 15th C.
Sold
$450
Starting Bid: $300
Est.
$600 - $800
Live Auction
Chinese Jade,Ceramics & Asian Works of Art
Description
Signed by "Nobukuni" Japanese Wakizashi sword dating from the early 15th century. curved blade carved with Bohi (groove) on both sides, wrapped ray skin handle with dragon designed ring and pommel, two Menuki in forms of Buddha on both side, metal Tsuba with two aperture, black lacquered sheath contains a hidden Kozuka dagger with bird decorated handle.
Overall L: Blade L:19 1/4" (48.8 cm), Overall L: 22 5/8" (57.4 cm)
Provenance: From an important North American Lifetime Collection , collector has been collecting Japanese Weaponry for over 20 Years.
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Condition: blade is in good condition with signs of use,steel wear with rust spot ,nicks to the edge,typical wood cracking on the scabbard, encrustation on Tsuba and Kozuka
Condition
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