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JAPANESE KATANA

• JAPANESE KATANAJapanese Katana,
  JAPANESE KATANAJapanese Katana,
• JAPANESE SAMURAI SWORD (KATANA)
  JAPANESE SAMURAI SWORD (KATANA) approximately 29'' nearly straight blade (very slight curve) iron tsuba square with rounded corners and pierced hearts cord wrapped rayskin tsuka with dragon menuki signed tang red lacquered saya with black molting appears to be mid Edo period.
• Japanese katana unsigned,
  Japanese katana unsigned, 19/20th century Blade L: 25 1/4 in, shinogi-zukuri, o-kissaki, ihori-mune with a gunome hamon, wood saya and handle.
• A JAPANESE SAMURAI/KATANA SWORD A
  A JAPANESE SAMURAI/KATANA SWORD A Japanese samurai/katana sword, the brown silk cord wrapped shagreen tsuke, fitted with floral menuki, twin copper fuchi and gilt brass reticulated tsuba decorated with floral mon, the habaki collared damascene blade, a copper mounted ray skin mounted scabbard 33.5"l
• Japanese katana military sword;
  Japanese katana military sword; early blade, wooden handle and painted scabbard. Blade 21 1/2"L. Good condition.
• JAPANESE KATANA SWORDJapanese
  JAPANESE KATANA SWORDJapanese Katana Sword, the ray skin handle with decorative floral menuki and with decorative iron tsuba and inset kozuka knife; length: 25 in. Provenance: Property of a Beacon Hill Gentleman Condition:
• JAPANESE KATANA SWORD A Japanese
  JAPANESE KATANA SWORD A Japanese katana sword in lacquered scabbard. Katana sword with curved blade and curved edge, with sturdy back and metal band of chrysanthemum decoration at base of handle and guard. Overall: 24 1/2" (62.2 cm) Blade: L. 17 5/8" (44.7 cm) Collection of a private New Jersey collector Link to HD Natural Light photos:Click here for high resolution imagesCondition: good condition with wear and losses of lacquer to the scabbard
• Japanese katana 20th
  Japanese katana 20th century With bronze and gilt metal fittings; tsuka wrapped in braided cotton; blade mostly unblemished. L: 40 in.
• Japanese Katana sword with a
  Japanese Katana sword with a black lacquered sheath with a throwing knife on the side. Blade: 28''L Overall: 30.5''L Circa - Meiji Period.
• JAPANESE KATANA SWORD Japanese
  JAPANESE KATANA SWORD Japanese samurai katana sword with patinated bronze tsuba, copper red lacquer scabbard, and faux shagreen handle mounted with gilt bronze details. 40" L x 3.5" W x 3" D (sheathed).
• Japanese Katana military sword;
  Japanese Katana military sword; shagreen handle with cloth wrap, decorated iron tsuba, wooden scabbard, 18th C. blade. 37 1/2" L. overall. Blade 25 1/8"L. Good condition, missing one trim piece.
• A Katana signed by Jakushu Ju
  A Katana signed by Jakushu Ju Fuyuhiro, blade with an elaborate carving of a dragon on one side, and a Hatahoko or flag spear on the other, a habaki with the Tokugawa crest. Length of blade 27 5/8 in., 70.17 cm. Property from the Collection of Kevin Evensen, Chicago, Illinois
• Japanese edged weapon. Katana,
  Japanese edged weapon. Katana, c1930, iron tsuba, plaited leather covered hilt and leather covered service scabbard, blade 70cm l More Information Blade chipped and browned
• Japanese katana naosuke, 1939
  Japanese katana naosuke, 1939 Mei signed Seki Tanrensho Blade L: 26 in, unokubi-zukuri, ihori-mune, masame-hada, no visable hamon, lacquered metal saya and iron tsuba. ,500-
• JAPANESE SAMURAI SWORD (KATANA)
  JAPANESE SAMURAI SWORD (KATANA) world war two fittings including leather saya cover approximately 28'' slight curve blade wavy temper line with rounded peaks silver family crest on tsuka unsigned tang appears to be late Edo to early Meiji period.
• JAPANESE SAMURAI SWORD (KATANA)
  JAPANESE SAMURAI SWORD (KATANA) 31'' shallow curve blade six character signed tang brass habaki with serial number 90861 bronze tsuba push button saya release black cord wrapped rayskin grip with two chrysanthemum Menuki metal saya with one hanger all from the show period. The sword is in good overall condition with light wear throughout a few small nicks to the edge and a slightly bent point.
• JAPANESE KATANA SWORD IN WOODEN
  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 bladeLink to HD Natural Light photos:Click here for high resolution images
• JAPANESE KATANA SWORD, SIGNED BY
  JAPANESE KATANA SWORD, SIGNED BY FUJIMISTU A Japanese Katana sword, signed by maker Fuimistu. Curved blade from a rounded metal guard and long handle. Fitted into a lacquered wooden scabbard, with a band of metal and ring for hanging Overall L: 42" (106.7 cm) Blade: 28 1/2" (72.4 cm) Collection of a private New Jersey collector Link to HD Natural Light photos:Click here for high resolution imagesCondition: good condition overall with nicks to the blade,some unraveling of the cord wrap around the hilt.
• JAPANESE SAMURAI SWORD (KATANA)
  JAPANESE SAMURAI SWORD (KATANA) APPROXIMATELY 28'' slight curve blade iron tsuba with gold highlights iron fuchi and kashiri black cord wrapped tsuka brass habaki brown textured saya with bronze toe appears to be Edo period.
• JAPANESE SAMURAI SWORD (KATANA),
  JAPANESE SAMURAI SWORD (KATANA), HAVING A 30 1/4"JAPANESE SAMURAI SWORD (KATANA), having a 30 1/4" slight curve blade with wavy temper line, signed tang, silver habaki (blade collar), iron tsuba decorated with a jumping rabbit and small gold inlays, black cloth cord rapped rayskin grip with silver menuki, iron kabutogane (pommel) with crab decoration, wood sheath. overall length in sheath 42 1/2"
• Japanese katana showa
  Japanese katana showa period Blade L: 25 3/4 in. narrow blade 1 1/4 in, unokubi-zukuri, hada and hamon not visable, corrosive pigment to blade, saya lacquered and leather slip covered, wood tsuka, military tsuba.
• A JAPANESE KATANA 20th Century, the
  A JAPANESE KATANA 20th Century, the 53.5cm blade with iron tsuba and shagreen inset leather mounted hilt, with leather covered scabbard, 79cm long overall
• Japanese Chisakatana
  Japanese Chisakatana Attributed to Koto Bizen school, shinogi-zukuri blade 21 in, mumei, o-suriage nakago, suguha hamon, itame hada, round iron tsuba with brass inlay, fuchi-kashira iron with brass inlay, black lacquered saya.
• Japanese katana and wakizashi
  Japanese katana and wakizashi mounted as daisho showa period blades mounted Katana mei; noshu seki ju nin yoshichika saku, shinogi-zukuri 25 in, ko-itame hada, midare-gunome hamon Wakizashi mei; Seki ju Kanewaka saku, shinogi-zukuri 21 in, ko-itame hada, midare-gunome hamon, both with iron mokko tsuba, shaduko fuchi kashira of pine needles, menuki of brass dragons. PROVENANCE: Private Collection ,000-
• 17TH C. JAPANESE EDO STEEL KATANA
  17TH C. JAPANESE EDO STEEL KATANA W/ GILT BRASS MENUKIEast Asia, Japan, early Edo Period, ca. early 17th century CE. A forged steel katana blade of nice length exhibiting a shinogi-zukuri shape and a shortened (o-suriage) tang set in honzukuri mountings. The blade features a wavy (gunome-choji) temper line with a "three cedar trees" (sanbon-sugi) temper pattern formed by the tight (itame-hada) forging grain. The handle (tsuka) is wrapped in stingray skin (samegawa) and cotton bindings (tsuka-ito) that display a pair of gilt brass kirin-form ornaments (menuki), and feathers decorate the end caps (fuchi / kashira). The circular hand guard (marugata tsuba) features 2 pairs of perforations, one larger and one smaller. The wooden scabbard (saya) is inlaid with petite pockets of white seashell powder and covered in dark lacquer (urushi) with a black cotton cord knotted along one side. Size (w/ scabbard): 3" W x 38.75" H (7.6 cm x 98.4 cm); (blade): 28.25" L x 1.3" W (71.8 cm x 3.3 cm) The katana is an example of a daito, a long sword, that could only be worn by samurai of higher rank (shorter swords called wakizashi could be worn by craftsmen, traders, and merchants, and are more commonly found today). Over the centuries that katana were made, the process of their manufacture became heavily regulated. For example, in 1683, the Tokugawa Shogunate made laws about 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. Katana in this period were both deadly weapons and signs of status. 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. #175626 Condition: Minor abrasions and nicks to scabbard with possible infill material in some areas. Cotton cord on scabbard is a modern replacement. Light abrasions to blade and handle, otherwise intact and very good. Wonderful patina throughout. Blade is still very sharp so please handle with caution. Modern cloth carrying case included.
• JAPANESE KATANA Japanese katana,
  JAPANESE KATANA Japanese katana, length: 41".
• JAPANESE KATANA, THE WRAPPED
  JAPANESE KATANA, THE WRAPPED SHAGREEN GRIP FITTED WITH A MENUKI Japanese katana, the wrapped shagreen grip fitted with a menuki, the blade slightly curved, a steel saya, length 39"l
• Japanese Katana Sword with Scabbard
  Japanese Katana Sword with Scabbard The blade on this un-signed katana measures 27.5''. It has two holes in tang; standard military sword mounts. Leather officer's portepee. Large one inch chrysanthemum on tang. Condition: Very good.
• JAPANESE KATANA SWORD A Japanese
  JAPANESE KATANA SWORD A Japanese katana sword, dating from the 19th century. with plain wooden scabbard. Long handle with object embedded in the cord wrap. Overall L: 35 1/4" (89.5 cm) Collection of a private Philadelphia,PA collector Link to HD Natural Light photos:Click here for high resolution imagesCondition: good condition ,cord wrap on handle is worn but intact. Blade has some tiny nicks on the edge.
• Japanese Katana/sword. 26 1/4"
  Japanese Katana/sword. 26 1/4" blade. Excellent condition.
• JAPANESE KATANA SAMURAI SWORD (LONG
  JAPANESE KATANA SAMURAI SWORD (LONG SWORD) world war two fittings approximately 26'' slight curve blade straight temper line signed tang Chu tip silver overlay habaki green metal Saya blade appears to be meiji period.
• Japanese Mixed Metal KatanaThe
  Japanese Mixed Metal KatanaThe sheath decorated with figures and beast with wrapped handle blade with long blood grove 39.5''L overall including handle circa early 20th century.Property of a South Carolina Gentleman.
• Japanese katana sakamukai
  Japanese katana sakamukai kaneshige, showa period Mei reads; Sakamukai Kaneshige saku Blade L: 27 1/2, shinogi-zukuri, chu-kissaki, ihori-mune, masame hada, and midare hamon, gunto mounts.
• JAPANESE KOTO/SHINTO ANCESTRAL
  JAPANESE KOTO/SHINTO ANCESTRAL BLADE KATANA SWORD: Circa 1550-1610 Late Koto to early Shinto unsigned hand forged 26'' blade with Kai Gunto naval mounts. These blades were handed down through the family over generations and remounted with the appropriate mounts for the time period. Foliate / floral kashira menuki and fuchi. Dark rayskin same cloth ito. Sold with tassel. Overall 38'' long.CONDITION: Blade does show some minor imperfection from age.
• Japanese Mixed Metal KatanaFinely
  Japanese Mixed Metal KatanaFinely decorated to depict male and female figures with stylized tsuba 40.75''L overall including handle circa early 20th century.Property of a South Carolina Gentleman.
• Japanese 27 1/2" katana sword;
  Japanese 27 1/2" katana sword; shagreen and fabric wrapped handle with ornament, engraved collar, formed leather scabbard, early 27 1/2" blade. Overall 39"L. Good condition, dry areas on handle and scabbard.