katana 14th (4200€)

long katana, 14th century signed :

Nihonto Katana

Signed “Kunishige” 国重

XIV-XVth century

Muromachi period (1333–1573)

Original Koshirae from the Edo period

Japan

Very good condition

This katana is a large 88.6 cm sword, relatively heavy and very balanced

the Kasane (blade thickness, 8 mm) is strongly pronounced, it is a weapon intended for combat

Blade:

Magnificent polishing, very good condition, some normal wear marks from use.

Please refer to the detailed photos, including an unpolished mark on the Boshi (the temple line at the tip)

Ha (edge of the blade) in very good condition (very sharp)

Kissaki (tip of the blade) in very good condition, well marked

Yokote: (perpendicular part which marks the beginning of the kissaki) very marked

Nakago: unpolished, slightly rusty part of the blade bearing the signature, very good condition

Mei: (signature): Kunishige

Hamon: well marked and visible tempering line

Shinogi: longitudinal edge along the blade very marked

Ji (between the crest and the ha): very good condition

Sori: (curvature of the blade, 3.5 cm): very pronounced, this is a long Katana called “Sori Fukai”

Iron tsuba, delicately decorated with floral patterns

Tsuka: 18-19th century

Tsuka-ito: grip braiding in good condition, beautiful patina

Same (shagreen: ray skin) which surrounds the

Tsuka, good condition

Seppa (metal washer surrounding the tsuba) in very good condition

Fuchi and Koshira with floral decorations 18th-early 19th century

Menuki: plant ornament placed under the braiding to ensure a good grip, in very good condition

Saya (scabbard): 19th or early 20th century

Decorative cord present (Sageo)

Very good condition

Length: 76 cm

Total length Koshirae: 88.6 cm

Nagasa: “useful” blade length (blade without the nakago): 66 cm

Sori (curvature): 3.5 cm

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PriCE : 4200 €