17th Dec, 2021 12:30
The Asian Works of Art Auction
A GOOD EDO PERIOD JAPANESE KATANA
GOOD EDO PERIOD JAPANESE KATANA,
the blade tang signed Etchu no Kami Fujiwara Kanekuni, real name Tsutsui Kyuemon, in iron han-dachi mounts, the tsuba with gilt highlights, the same grip rebound in blue silk, the full length ribbed saya of black roiro lacquer, approximately 95cm long overall
Footnote: Ref. Fujishiro pp.40 plate 2, Hawley KA182, Sesko pp.314; in his latter years Kanekuni made collaborative (gassaku) works with his son and this may be such an example
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Sold for £2,900
Estimated at £2,500 - £3,500
Condition Report
Condition generally good to fair. The original grip has been rebound in blue silk. There is a split to the chagrin on one side of the grip, and a loss (approximately 7mm) to the other. The Fuchs and Tsuba with light wear. The saya likely a far later addition, with areas of wear and minor loss. Blade generally good. Additional images now available. Length of cutting edge of blade approximately 55.5cm long
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