Page 186 - Fine Chinese, Japanese and Buddhist Art September 28, 2018 Galerie Zacke

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A KATANA
Japan, possibly Muromachi period (1336 – 1573),
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around 14 century (blade); c. 17 century (koshirae)
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Blade
Shinogi tsukuri with iori mune and a koshi-hi up to
the nakago, gunome-midare hamon and masame
hada. The nakago is suriage, with two mekugi-ana
and kiri jiri.

Koshirae
The oval iron namban tsuba with both hitsu-ana and
openwork, showing a complex composition with
two dragons chasing a flaming pearl. Iron fuchi and
tsuki-gashira with gilt borders. Shakudo menuki
with gold, showing foliage. Saya with black lacquer
in a gilt leather cover. The handachi koshirae shows
decorative, black-lacquered details.

Dimensions: 60.6 cm (nagasa), 89.6 cm (total length)
Condition: The blade in good condition, considering
the age – some blemishes and kizu. The koshirae
shows signs of wear which are normal for its age.
Provenance: Hungarian private collection
EstimateġEUR 1.800,-
Starting price EUR 900,-

Lot 10
Lot 10
A RHINOCEROS HORN ‘HIBISCUS’
A RHINOCEROS HORN ‘HIBISCUS’
LIBATION CUP, MING DYNASTY,
LIBATION CUP, MING DYNASTY,
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16 / 17 CENTURY / 17 CENTURY
16 TH TH
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