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JAPANESE SWORD

• A Three-Piece Japanese Sword Set With
  A Three-Piece Japanese Sword Set With Tachi, Katana, and Tanto, 20th Century The tang marked by Hanwei Forge; together with a matching display stand longest length 43.3 in — 110 cm
• VINTAGE JAPANESE SWORD W/ SHEATHVintage
  VINTAGE JAPANESE SWORD W/ SHEATHVintage Japanese Sword with Sheath. Shark skin style handle. Measures 42". Condition: Scratches and small lose to the hoop on the scabbard. Estimate 100 - 300 Domestic shipping Third Party
• JAPANESE SWORD20th Century Japanese
  JAPANESE SWORD20th Century Japanese Antique Style Hand Made Sword in Yellow Lacquer Scabbard. Gilt metal lady bug form push lock. Overall measures 41-3/4". Condition: Scabbard has some wear to the surfcae at the ba
• JAPANESE SWORD20th Century Japanese
  JAPANESE SWORD20th Century Japanese Antique Style Hand Made Sword in Wooden Scabbard. Measures 40-1/8". Condition: Scratches and scuffs to the scabbard otherwise good condition. Estimate 200.00 - 400.00 Domestic sh
• TWO JAPANESE IRON SHAKUDO TSUBAS AND
  TWO JAPANESE IRON SHAKUDO TSUBAS AND A FUCHI Edo period (1615-1868), includes two iron mokko shaped shakudo tsubas (sword guards) used to protect the hands from sliding onto the bade of a Japanese sword, one is decorated with samauri warriors, the other is decorated with a cascade of flowers, lavishly decorated on both sides with shakudo flora to edges and insects to interior, with two holes to center: kozuka hitsu-ana and nakago-ana, and a fuchi kashira, made by Naomasa, with a dragon to top and side, all three fantastic examples of the elegant fine artisan crafting of a warrior's weapon in Japan.
• A JAPANESE IRON TSUBA WITH GOLD AND
  A JAPANESE IRON TSUBA WITH GOLD AND SILVER ASAGAO DECORATION Edo period (1615-1868), an iron maru shaped shakudo mixed metal tsuba (sword guard) used to protect the hands from sliding onto the bade of a Japanese sword, decorated on both sides with gold and silver asagao (morning glory) flowers, with three holes to center: kozuka hitsu-ana, nakago-ana, and kogai hitsu-ana, with a beveled rim, a stunning example of the elegant fine artisan crafting of a warrior's weapon in Japan.
• A JAPANESE IRON SHAKUDO TSUBA WITH INSECTS
  A JAPANESE IRON SHAKUDO TSUBA WITH INSECTS AND FLORA Edo period (1615-1868), an iron mokko shaped shakudo tsuba (sword guard) used to protect the hands from sliding onto the bade of a Japanese sword, lavishly decorated on both sides with shakudo flora to edges and insects to interior, with three holes to center: kozuka hitsu-ana, nakago-ana, and kogai hitsu-ana, a stunning example of the elegant fine artisan crafting of a warrior's weapon in Japan.
• WWII JAPANESE SWORD AND SCABBARDWWII
  WWII JAPANESE SWORD AND SCABBARDWWII Japanese sword and scabbard, with ray skin grip, embossed iron tsuba, 29" blade. Condition: Cutting edge - ~27 1/2". Small loss to wood ring on scabbard, plastic wrapped over grip. Some surface rust. No apparent cracks to the blade.
• POST WWII ERA JAPANESE SWORD AND SCABBARDPost
  POST WWII ERA JAPANESE SWORD AND SCABBARDPost WWII era Japanese sword and scabbard, the tsuba with floral stamps, ray skin grip, cloth handle wrap, 27" blade. Condition: Good condition. No apparent damages or repairs.
• ANTIQUE JAPANESE SWORD AND SCABBARD.
  ANTIQUE JAPANESE SWORD AND SCABBARD. From a Bronxville, NY estate. Dimensions: 37" Condition: As in images. Leather scabbard as / is with wear and losses and Shagreen handle the same. Blade with wear and staining.
• JAPANESE WW2 SWORD WITH CHAIN HANGER
  JAPANESE WW2 SWORD WITH CHAIN HANGER & SWORD KNOT WW2 Japanese sword. A fine, extra grade Japanese ww2 sword. With ornate Tsuba, fabric wrapped and ray skin handle. With original (?) chair sword hangar, with orignal (?) brown and blue officer's knot. 38.75" overall. 29" scabbard. Blade to tsuba, 26.5", top of tsuba to end of handle, 9.75". Condition: Please see photos.
• JAPANESE KATANA SWORD IN WOODEN SHEATH,18TH
  JAPANESE KATANA SWORD IN WOODEN SHEATH,18TH C. Japanese Katana resting in its wooden sheath snugly, steel blade retains edge and is curved from the long handle, incised artist signature to the end of blade,come with certified documentation of authenticity issued by Nihon Bijutsu Token Hozon Kyokai(Japanese Sword Museum) in Japan in its original envelope dated to 1967 (Showa Period 42 years), recognized as an important blade
• JAPANESE SAMURAI SWORD. Japanese sword
  JAPANESE SAMURAI SWORD. Japanese sword with copper guard, fabric and brass handle, with wooden scabbard. Sword 38”L.
• JAPANESE SWORD TANSU Japanese sword
  JAPANESE SWORD TANSU Japanese sword tansu, 12"h. x 45"w. x 11.5"d.
• JAPANESE SWORDCondition: case is falling
  JAPANESE SWORDCondition: case is falling apart; wear to handle; blade appears to be in good condition; 36 1/2 inches long overall
• JAPANESE SWORD W/BRONZE TSUBA, RAY SKIN
  JAPANESE SWORD W/BRONZE TSUBA, RAY SKIN HANDLE & KNIFE26 1/2" Japanese sword w/bronze tsuba, ray skin handle & lacquer decorated scabbard w/bronze handled knife.
• WWII ERA JAPANESE SWORD W/ BRONZE MOUNTSJapanese
  WWII ERA JAPANESE SWORD W/ BRONZE MOUNTSJapanese officer's sword and scabbard, WWII era. Bronze pommel, ray skin grip wrapped in silk threads, tsuba with five petal flowers at each corner, metal scabbard with bronze mounts, blade has unsigned tang. Brought back with returning soldier serving in the Pacific campaign in WWII. Blade 27 1/2" length. Condition: Overall very good condition for age, blade with a few very slight nicks.
• JAPANESE KATANA SWORD/SCABBARD AND JAPANESE
  JAPANESE KATANA SWORD/SCABBARD AND JAPANESE BLADE1st item - Japanese officers sword and scabbard, WWII era. Bronze pommel, ray skin grip wrapped in black silk threads, tsuba with five petal flowers at each corner, wooden black painted scabbard with bronze mounts, blade has unsigned tang but two holes. Red and brown silk knot tassel corresponds to the colors for Japanese Army generals.. Blade 27 3/4" length. 2nd item - Japanese sword blade housed in a wooden case. Tang signed. 29" blade length, 38" total length. Condition: 1st item - a few shallow nicks to blade edge. 2nd item - blade edge near tip appears to have a line of residue (oxidation?), only one shallow nick to blade edge visible under a magnifying loop.
• KANBUN ERA YUKIHIRO SAMURAI SWORD W/
  KANBUN ERA YUKIHIRO SAMURAI SWORD W/ AUTHENTICATIONJapanese Kanbun-Shinto period (1658 -1683) samurai sword made by 1st generation Yukihiro in the Hizen province. Iron Maru Gata tsuba with engraved landscape decoration. Bronze engraved endcap and collar, both having engraved wave decoration. Black lacquered saya or scabbard and partially bound ray skin handle. Inscribed on the tang. Examined in May 1950 and authenticated by Hakushi Inamu. Framed authenticity certificate included (24 3/4" H x 20 3/4" W). Blade measures 30 3/4" L. 41 1/2" total length. Biography: (Courtesy The Japanese Sword Society of Canada): Yukihiro, born 1617, son of Yoshinobu,younger brother of 1st generation Masahiro, and grandson of 1st generation Tadayoshi. He received his "Dewa Daijo" title in 1648. and "Nokami" in 1663. In 1650 Yukihiro traveled to Nagasaki to study Dutch forging techniques with Tanenaga and Hisatsugu. It is assumed the Yukihiro also studied the Ichimonji technique in Edo with Noriyoshi. Yukihiro became the retained smith of the Nabeshima clan and moved to Nagase. He also lived in Hiroshima for a time and studied with Morifusa. Yukihiro died in 1683 - 3rd year of Tenna. (Higher-resolution photos are available at www.caseantiques.com) Condition: One inconspicuous blade edge nick, approximately 8" down from tip measuring 1/16" x 1/64". Cord wrapping on handle partially missing.
• JAPANESE SWORD WITH IMPERIAL MONAn outstanding
  JAPANESE SWORD WITH IMPERIAL MONAn outstanding Japanese katana in better quality wartime mounts with an excellent blade in full polish with a wavy hamon. The sword has a wooden tag on the scabbard ring. It belonged to U.S. Navy Captain Kenneth Washburn Hines, who was present at the Japanese surrender in Tokyo Bay, where this sword was given to him. He was Serving on the cruiser U.S.S. St. Paul, the ship which fired the last big-gun naval shots of the War in the Pacific. On the tang is a large. 16-petal chrysanthemum stamp, indicating either a smith who was granted use of the chrysanthemum such as 17th century smith Kami Kunisada, or Noboyushi, or others. Or, it could also denote a sword with an Imperial connection, such as that the officer who carried the sword was either a member of the Imperial family, or it was presented to him by a member of the Imperial family. This is also reflected in the better quality of the mounts. The habaki is two-piece, and the tsuba is pierced. Many of the other mounts are either engraved, or of better quality. This is an extremely rare sword of highest quality, and a definite Imperial connection. (Comes with a typed reminiscence by the son of Captain Hines). Processing and shipping within the continental United States $55.00 plus 1.5% replacement cost insurance. Condition: Condition: as stated.Witherell's strives to provide as much information and as many photographs as possible but encourages in-person inspection by bidders. Condition: statements are only for general guidance and should not be relied upon as complete statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty or assumption of liability by Witherell's.
• JAPANESE KATANA SWORD W/ SCABBARDJapanese
  JAPANESE KATANA SWORD W/ SCABBARDJapanese sword or katana with scabbard and iron fittings. Meiji period. Keywords: samurai Height: 29 in x width: 2 3/4 in x depth: 2 3/4 in. Condition: Please contact us for a detailed condition report. Please note that the lack of a condition statement does not imply perfect condition. Email condition@revereauctions.com with any condition questions.
• JAPANESE KATANA SWORD W/ SCABBARD -
  JAPANESE KATANA SWORD W/ SCABBARD - SIGNEDJapanese sword or katana with blood groove along the blade. With wooden scabbard. Signed along the hilt. Lacking most fittings. Keyword: samurai Height: 26 in x width: 1 3/4 in x depth: 1 in. Condition: Please contact us for a detailed condition report. Please note that the lack of a condition statement does not imply perfect condition. Email condition@revereauctions.com with any condition questions.
• JAPANESE SWORD OR KATANA BLADEJapanese
  JAPANESE SWORD OR KATANA BLADEJapanese sword or katana with a lovely tsuba with cut out decoration. Sword shows wear from age and use. Keywords: wakizashi samurai Height: 22 3/4 in x width: 3 in x depth: 2 1/2 in. Condition: Please contact us for a detailed condition report. Please note that the lack of a condition statement does not imply perfect condition. Email condition@revereauctions.com with any condition questions.
• GRP: ASIAN ART BOOKS & AUCTION CATALOGSGroup
  GRP: ASIAN ART BOOKS & AUCTION CATALOGSGroup of books and auction catalogs about Asian Art. Includes Sotheby's catalogs for The Edward T. Chow Collection, books on Chinese and Japanese ceramics and cloisonne, and five books about Japanese swords. Condition: Please contact us for a detailed condition report. Please note that the lack of a condition statement does not imply perfect condition. Email condition@revereauctions.com with any condition questions. Please contact us for a detailed condition report. Please note that the lack of a condition statement does not imply perfect condition. Email condition@revereauctions.com with any condition questions.
• GROUP OF JAPANESE SWORD FITTINGS TO
  GROUP OF JAPANESE SWORD FITTINGS TO INCLUDE TWO HABAKI ...Group of Japanese Sword Fittings to include two Habaki with gilt gold figures, one signed; a Kashira with gold flowers; eight Tsuba; one figural with inlaid gold; three having mountainous scene and gold inlays; one with a bird, etc. some 16th century, some 17th century or later largest diameter 3 1/2 inches Condition: All lots are sold "AS IS" The condition of lots can vary widely and are unlikely to be in a perfect condition. *No credit card payments will be accepted for silver, gold, or jewelry from buyers that have not purchased from our gallery in the past.
• SIGNED JAPANESE MUROMACHI STEEL KO-WAKIZASHI
  SIGNED JAPANESE MUROMACHI STEEL KO-WAKIZASHI & BOOKEast Asia, Japan, late Muromachi period, ca. 1500 to 1550 CE, signed by Kanehisa. A beautiful example of a ko-wakizashi with a single-edged steel blade that is slightly shorter than a traditional wakizashi blade. The handle (tsuka) is wrapped with stingray skin (same) and cotton straps (tsuka-ito) and bears a pair of menuki with stylized faces. The hand guard (marugata tsuba) has an intricate floral motif and is flanked by a pair of blade caps (fuchi). The shinogi-zukuri steel blade features a diamond-shaped (iori-mune) profile, a lightly curved (chu-kissaki) tip, and a wavy temper pattern (chusuguba) formed by the tight-grained hammer-folding process (itame-hada); the tang is hammered with the signature "Kanehisa." The scabbard (saya) is covered in black lacquer (urushi) and has a by-knife (kozuka) with a copper handle in the peripheral slot. Included is a book volume containing different tang signatures. Size (w/ scabbard): 2.22" W x 25.4" H (5.6 cm x 64.5 cm); (blade): 16.375" L (41.6 cm) This traditional Japanese sword was both a weapon and a symbol of authority and social status. The wakizashi paired with the longer katana sword marked the wearer as a samurai. The shorter sword was seen as an auxiliary weapon, also used for fighting in close quarters. Wakizashi could also be worn by non-samurai if worn alone, and members of the merchant class (chonin) wore them because of the frequency of encountering bandits when traveling between Japan's cities. Over the centuries that katana and wakizashi were made, the process of their manufacture became heavily regulated. For example, in 1683, the Tokugawa Shogunate made laws concerning the maximum size of katana and wakizashi. Meanwhile, once a samurai took ownership of his new weapon, he had to wear it in a highly regulated manner. Wakizashi and katana in this period were both deadly weapons and signs of prestige. The craftsmanship of this piece is evident and reflects hundreds of hours of work. Provenance: private Jones collection, Boulder, Colorado, USA; ex-private Sacramento, California, USA collection All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm. Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping. #168332 Condition: Included book is likely from a later period. Scabbard is perhaps a modern replacement of the original scabbard, with possible repair and re-applied lacquer on top areas near opening of blade housing. Minor nicks and pitting to blade, with chipping to one upper area of stingray skin handle panels, oxidation and abrasions to hand guard, and light oxidation to handle cap. Wonderful patina throughout. Blade edge is still extremely sharp, so please handle with caution. Book has tearing to some peripheral areas and light staining to some pages.
• JAPANESE MUROMACHI STEEL & LACQUERED
  JAPANESE MUROMACHI STEEL & LACQUERED WOOD WAKIZASHIEast Asia, Japan, late Muromachi period, ca. third quarter of the 16th century CE. A beautiful wakizashi with a single-edged blade, a lacquered (urushi) wood scabbard (saya), and a handle (tsuka) wrapped with reptile skin and cotton straps (tsuka-ito) topped with a brass cap (kashira). A pair of handle ornaments (menuki) depict two mice on one side and a bird resting near a leaf on the other. The minimalist hand guard (marugata tsuba) rests between a pair of copper blade caps (fuchi). The shinogi-zukuri steel blade has a higher ridge line than the typical shobu-zukuri design, a diamond-shaped (iori-mune) profile, and a gently curved tip (chu-kissaki), all forged by the tight-grained hammer-folding process (itame-hada) with an irregular wavy temper pattern (gunome-choji). The blade tang has been intentionally shortened (o-suriage) to better accommodate the handle. Size (w/ sheath): 2.56" W x 32.1" H (6.5 cm x 81.5 cm); (blade): 19.9" L (50.5 cm) This traditional Japanese sword was both a weapon and a symbol of authority and social status. The wakizashi paired with the longer katana sword marked the wearer as a samurai. The shorter sword was seen as an auxiliary weapon, also used for fighting in close quarters. Wakizashi could also be worn by non-samurai if worn alone, and members of the merchant class (chonin) wore them because of the frequency of encountering bandits when traveling between Japan's cities. Over the centuries that katana and wakizashi were made, the process of their manufacture became heavily regulated. For example, in 1683, the Tokugawa Shogunate made laws concerning the maximum size of katana and wakizashi. Meanwhile, once a samurai took ownership of his new weapon, he had to wear it in a highly regulated manner. Wakizashi and katana in this period were both deadly weapons and signs of prestige. The craftsmanship of this piece is evident and reflects hundreds of hours of work. Provenance: private Jones collection, Boulder, Colorado, USA; ex-private Sacramento, California, USA collection All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm. Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping. #168333 Condition: Scabbard is perhaps a later addition or replacement of the original; yellow cotton strap on scabbard is modern. Minor abrasions to blade, blade caps, and hand guard, with smoothing to scales on reptile skin handle panels commensurate with age and use, and nicks to areas of blade faces. Wonderful patina throughout. Blade edge is still incredibly sharp, so please handle with caution.
• SIGNED 1650S JAPANESE EDO WAKIZASHI
  SIGNED 1650S JAPANESE EDO WAKIZASHI BY BISHU OSAFUNEEast Asia, Japan, early Edo Period, ca. mid-17th century, signed "Bishu Osafune" on tang. A forged steel wakizashi blade of elegant shinogi-zukuri form bearing a diamond-shaped (iori-mune) profile and the signature of swordsmith Bishu Osafune on one side of the tang. The wavy temper line (gunome-choji) is formed by the tight hammer-folded graining (itame-hada) and bears an attractive tobiyaki pattern with deep tempering at the point. The handle (tsuka) is fitted with stingray skin (samegawa), avian-form ornaments (menuki) shaped from shakudo, and a shakudo-inlaid iron cap. The circular iron hand guard (marugata tsuba) features intricate openwork decorations (sukashi) as well as pairs of kanji - the top pair translates to "bravery" and the bottom pair to "decisiveness." The scabbard (saya) is covered in black lacquer (urushi) and bound with a modern cotton strap. Size (w/ scabbard): 3" W x 28.5" H (7.6 cm x 72.4 cm); (blade): 20.125" L x 1.125" W (51.1 cm x 2.9 cm) This traditional Japanese sword was both a weapon and a symbol of authority and social status. The wakizashi paired with the longer katana sword marked the wearer as a samurai. The shorter sword was seen as an auxiliary weapon, also used for fighting in close quarters. Wakizashi could also be worn by non-samurai if worn alone, and members of the merchant class (chonin) wore them because of the frequency of encountering bandits when traveling between Japan's cities. Over the centuries that katana and wakizashi were made, the process of their manufacture became heavily regulated. For example, in 1683, the Tokugawa Shogunate made laws concerning the maximum size of katana and wakizashi. Meanwhile, once a samurai took ownership of his new weapon, he had to wear it in a highly regulated manner. Wakizashi and katana in this period were both deadly weapons and signs of prestige. The craftsmanship of this piece is evident and reflects hundreds of hours of work. Provenance: private Jones collection, Boulder, Colorado, USA; ex-private Sacramento, California, USA collection All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #175625 Condition: Scabbard is perhaps a later replacement, and knotted cotton cord is modern. Minor abrasions to blade, handle, hand guard, and scabbard, with minor wear to handle bindings and shakudo cap inlays, otherwise in excellent condition. Modern fabric carrying case included.
• A group of six bladed weapons, to include
  A group of six bladed weapons, to include a Japanese sword with a shagreen handle, an officers sword and a cased Gurkha kukri, the longest 84cm (including hilt)
• 2pc Replica Chinese & Japanese Swords-
  2pc Replica Chinese & Japanese Swords- 33'' and 41''
• JAPANESE SWORD AND SCABBARD, 19TH CENTURY
  JAPANESE SWORD AND SCABBARD, 19TH CENTURY OR EARLIERJapanese Sword and Scabbard, 19th century or earlier, length of blade: 28 in., length of sword (including hilt): 35 in., length of scabbard: 29 in. Condition: Condition: sections of rayskin handle chipped and missing; lacquer scabbard cracked and chipped; "as is" - worn, used, and rusted.
• Vintage Japanese sword form bronze figure;
  Vintage Japanese sword form bronze figure; as-is condition- General marks and surface wear, scratches, rubbing, flaws, and losses. Possible restorations; L 26" (Approx.)
• ANTIQUE JAPANESE SWORD, MARKED
  ANTIQUE JAPANESE SWORD, MARKED
• WWII PERIOD JAPANESE SWORD TSUBAWWII
  WWII PERIOD JAPANESE SWORD TSUBAWWII period Japanese sword tsuba. Hand guard measures 2 11/16" x 2 3/8". 1" blade opening. Tsuba has surface wear & oxidation, see photos for more details on condition. shipping info This lot can be shipped in-house.
• VINTAGE JAPANESE SWORD MAKER TOOL BOXOld
  VINTAGE JAPANESE SWORD MAKER TOOL BOXOld Japanese lacquer box with swordsmith tools and accessories, presumed to be for making or maintaining swords. Box measures 10-7/8" wide. See images for detail. Includes tools and what appear to be replacement components. shipping info This lot can be shipped in-house.
• JAPANESE GUNTO KATANA IN SHIRISAYAJapanese
  JAPANESE GUNTO KATANA IN SHIRISAYAJapanese sword in plain scabbard measures 24-1/16" from tip to notch, 1-1/8" wide at base. See images for detail. Contact us with any specific questions. shipping info This item will need to be shipped by a packing company of your choice. We maintain a list of reliable shippers, or you may choose your own.