A few examples of appraisal values for
KATANA KOTO

• JAPANESE KATANAJapanese Katana,
  JAPANESE KATANAJapanese Katana,
• Japanese Chisakatana
  Japanese Chisakatana attributed to koto ostune sokesada school Attributed to Koto Ostune Sokesada school, shinogi-zukuri blade 21 in , mumei, uha nakago, choji-midare hamon, itame hada, matched iron open work sukashi tsuba fuchi-kashira & menuki; shaduko dragons, black lacquered saya.
• 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 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.
• A Katana in Tachi in
  A Katana in Tachi in KoshiraeSugata:  Shinogi-Zukuri Iori-mune with shallow tori-zoriNagasa:. 66.0 cmMotohaba: 2.8cm Sakihaba: 1.9cm Kasane: 7mmHada: details obscured by light abrasionHamon: gunome midareKissaki: chu-kissaki with ko-maru boshi with short kaeriNakago:  Suriage, three mekugi ana, single character of the original mei “Oshu” remains on the omote.Koshirae: Tachi Koshirae with Aoi-gata tsuba with gold inlayProvenance: purchased in a local UK antique shop 1957.Lots 539-543 comprise a collection of Japanese edged weapons assembled by the late Mr MacCormick between 1953 and 1963, with one final addition added in 1998. They were all purchased within the UK at local auctions, antique shops or privately. They have never been submitted for shinsa. All of the works are in largely untouched condition and a professional polish would undoubtedly reveal more detail of hada, hamon and boshi. Equally the koshirae include a number of interesting tsuba and small fittings which are worthy of further study and preservation. Mellors & Kirk gratefully acknowledge the assistance of Paul Bowman in the cataloguing of this collection
• A Japanese Ko-Wakizashi,
  A Japanese Ko-Wakizashi, 16th/17th Century Koto period blade mumei (unsigned), the lacquer saya with a kamon (crest); fitted with Edo period koshirae, including square iron sukashi tsuba, iron and gold fuchi-kashira, gold puppy menuki and 'rain-pattern' habaki; nagasa length 12.5 in (31.7 cm) overall length 22 in — 56 cm
• JAPANESE KATANAwith multi-metal
  JAPANESE KATANAwith multi-metal inlay on tsuba and fittings; unsigned; Koto blade; with scabbard of a later date; 37 inches long Condition:
• A Japanese Katana, Muromachi Period
  A Japanese Katana, Muromachi Period (1336-1573) The blade unsigned (mumei), with Edo period fittings, including a copper tsuba incised with a scholar/immortal amongst flowers, matching nanako (fish roe) ground 'dragon amongst clouds' fuchi-kashira, 'shishi' menuki, and a dark brown lacquer saya (sheath); nagasa length 24.2 in (61.5 cm) overall length 36.3 in — 92.3 cm
• 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.
• A Koto ko- Wakizashi in
  A Koto ko- Wakizashi in KoshiraeSugata:  Shobu-Zukuri Iori-mune with shallow tori-zoriNagasa:. 36.2cmMotohaba: 2.6cm Sakihaba:  2.0cm Kasane: 5mmHada: jigane is pitted and obscures hadaHamon: indistinguishable in current polishNakago:  one mekugi ana, kurijiri, badly corroded overallKoshirae: Rattan wrapped tsuka over dark polished wood. With single fern frond menuki. Nashiji black saya with copper fittingsProvenance: purchased in a local UK auction in 1952Lots 539-543 comprise a collection of Japanese edged weapons assembled by the late Mr MacCormick between 1953 and 1963, with one final addition added in 1998. They were all purchased within the UK at local auctions, antique shops or privately. They have never been submitted for shinsa.All of the works are in largely untouched condition and a professional polish would undoubtedly reveal more detail of hada, hamon and boshi. Equally the koshirae include a number of interesting tsuba and small fittings which are worthy of further study and preservation. Mellors & Kirk gratefully acknowledge the assistance of Paul Bowman in the cataloguing of this collection
• A Japanese Koto Katana, Muromachi
  A Japanese Koto Katana, Muromachi Period (1333-1573) Likely Yamato school katana, three-holed tang, very long handle, iron tachi fittings and gold rim; nagasa length 26.4 in (67 cm) overall length 40.4 in — 102.5 cm
• Ceremonial Samurai Sword Japanese
  Ceremonial Samurai Sword Japanese circa 20th Century Long sword ( kitana) with scabbard. Gendai-to Showa circa 1912-1926. Sword features original mark on blade signed on the tang. Handle covered with shagrin or ray skin and bound with knotted rope holding three flower menuki. Sheath is metal. Measures apprx 39"L.
• 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-
• LATE KOTO OR EARLY SHINTO
  LATE KOTO OR EARLY SHINTO JAPANESE KATANA. A late Koto / early Shinto period Katan with a 26.25” cutting edge. Information on collection notes: Mei (signature) in Nakago (tang) Mumei (not signed). Jidai (date) late Koto/early Shinto Period. Hamon (temper line) Suguha with nijuba and hotsure. Overall 40.5”L.
• 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
• A Japanese Late Koto Tanto Signed
  A Japanese Late Koto Tanto Signed Nobukazu the blade in an old polish with a straight temper line, together with a shirasaya and a red lacquer scabard, the mounts are on tsunagi with solid silver mounts and shakudo turtle menuki. Length of blade 18.4 cm.
• 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) 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) 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.
• TWO KATANASTwo Katanas,
  TWO KATANASTwo Katanas,
• A Katana Koshirae (Sword
  A Katana Koshirae (Sword Mountings), Edo Period (1615-1868) The saya fitted with a brass tachi-style 'floral' koshirae, decorated on one side with two kamon (crests), the other with an alternating pattern of kamon in copper; the tsuba with cherry blossoms, the fuchi-kashira with floral patterns, and menuki with flower heads (no blade present) overall length 31.3 in — 79.4 cm
• 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.
• 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-
• Ceremonial Samurai Sword Japanese
  Ceremonial Samurai Sword Japanese circa 20th Century Long sword (kitana) with scabbard. Gendai-to Showa circa 1912-1926. Sword features original mark on blade signed on the tang. Handle covered with shagrin or ray skin and bound with knotted rope holding three flower menuki gilt. Sheath is metal with original strap.
• 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 20th
  Japanese katana 20th century With bronze and gilt metal fittings; tsuka wrapped in braided cotton; blade mostly unblemished. L: 40 in.
• A koto Wakizashi in homemade
  A koto Wakizashi in homemade shirasayaSugata:  Kanmuri-Otoshi-Zukuri Iori-mune.Nagasa:. 44.0cmMotohaba: 2.8cm Sakihaba: 2.1 cm Kasane: 6mmHada: itame but details obscured by light abrasion+Hamon: very active choji/ midare with isolated togari peaksKissaki: chu-kissaki boshi not visibleNakago:  Ubu with two mekugi-ana. Signed with narrow chisel  Bishu (ju) Masaiye saku.Koshirae homemade shirasayaProvenance: gifted 1962/63.Lots 539-543 comprise a collection of Japanese edged weapons assembled by the late Mr MacCormick between 1953 and 1963, with one final addition added in 1998. They were all purchased within the UK at local auctions, antique shops or privately. They have never been submitted for shinsa. All of the works are in largely untouched condition and a professional polish would undoubtedly reveal more detail of hada, hamon and boshi. Equally the koshirae include a number of interesting tsuba and small fittings which are worthy of further study and preservation. Mellors & Kirk gratefully acknowledge the assistance of Paul Bowman in the cataloguing of this collection
• JAPANESE KATANA WITH SHINSA
  JAPANESE KATANA WITH SHINSA PAPERS JapanC. 1844-48Attributed to Musashi/Kogama Manetoshi, tape-wrapped shagreen grip, menuki on each side of the grip with silver and gold foliate designs, iron tsuba with gold foliate inlay patterns, silver foil habaki, steel blade with a dramatic hamone, a black lacquered wood scabbard, and Shinsa worksheet/papers on the sword.
• 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.
• 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
• 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.
• KATANA SIGNED NOSHU JU KANESADE
  KATANA SIGNED NOSHU JU KANESADE EARLY 20TH CENTURY Noshu Ju Kanesada (Japanese), signed katana, early 20th century, having a pierced iron Tsuba, the grip contains a modern Menuki, plain brass Fuchi, and Kashira, has a readable temper line or Hamon. Approximate measurements: Blade l. 26. 5"; Habaki l. 1. 125"; Handle from Fuchi to Kashira l. 8. 875 ".
• Japanese Edo Period Katana Sword
  Japanese Edo Period Katana Sword with Scabbard This kantana signed blade measures 27.25''. Leather wrapped over shark skin. Sword is fitted with family mounts. A very nice iron tsuba with gold designs; silver habaki with the falling rain pattern. The temper line on this sword appears to be the cloud pattern. Condition: Very good. Scabbard has split and is held together by tape at top and bottom.
• JAPANESE SWORD. Probably late
  JAPANESE SWORD. Probably late 19th-early 20th century. Blade (koto-tachi?) with a cutout crescent. Placed in a wooden storage case (splits) 42''l. overall. Blade has some minor nicks and a few surface scratches brass ferule is loose. Grip and scabbard have splits held together with tape. Scabbard has 3'' of loss at top.
• JAPANESE EDO PERIOD KATANA SWORD
  JAPANESE EDO PERIOD KATANA SWORD Japan,Edo PeriodNice curvature to blade with lacquered saya and kogatana decorated with gilt geishas, botanical decorated tsuba, gilt flower menuki, black ito, and gilt and lacquered horse decorated kashira.
• A Japanese Katana, Two
  A Japanese Katana, Two Signatures, 17th Century One side signed 'Bizen no Kuni Osafune Ju Shichibei nojo Sukesada (fifth generation), Kanbun 1 February' (1661), the other side signed 'Sozaemon nojo Sukesada' (secular name); gold-inlaid heavy iron fuchi-kashira, sukashi tsuba with kamon, and crayfish menuki; nagasa length 20.5 in (52 cm) overall length 34.6 in — 88 cm