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88 | A KATANA IN KOSHIRAE
WITH NBTHK CERTIFICATE
Japan, 18th century, Edo period (1615-1868)

The blade:
Elegant blade with a wide, prominent bohi and iori mune. The hamon is
suguha, the had is partly itame and partly masame. The nakago (tang)
has three mekugi-ana, one with a divergent second drilling. The very fine
yasurime is kiri, the tip is kirijiiri.
The mounting:
The iron mokkogata tsuba with ryohitsu and extensive openwork. The
seppa is gilt, the fuchi and kashira of iron with inlaid kiri-mons, which
are also found on the menuki. The same and tsuka-ito are patinated
black. The saya with high-luster black roironuri. The sageo (cord) on the
kurigata is present.
Accompanied by a Hozon (worthy of preservation) certificate from the
NBTHK attesting to the sword’s quality and authenticity.

NAGASA 71.3 cm, blade LENGTH 90.3 cm, total LENGTH 104.5 cm
Condition: The blade and the mounting in very good condition with few
minor traces of surface wear.
Provenance: Hungarian private collection.
Estimate EUR 4,000
Starting price EUR 2,000