Lot Details & Additional Photographs
Mid-14th century,
Aikuchi style without
Tsuba (guard), in
Shirasaya (wooden storage scabbard);
Hira Zukuri (flat blade);
Nie and
Nioi pattern
Hamon (temper); topped with silver foil
Habaki (ferrule); in fresh polish (LOA in
Shirasaya 17.75 in.); Included is a Late Edo Period (mid-19th century) black lacquered
Saya (scabbard) with silver mounts and gilt inlays depicting cranes flying among the clouds; a small silver
Kodzuka (dagger) (8 in. overall) fits into an integral sheath on the scabbard's outer surface; the verso of the scabbard has a pierced mount for the
Sageo, a silk suspension cord tied to the
Obi, the kimono's sash (LOA 17 3/8 in.) (the scabbard in excellent condition).
Blade from tip to
Habaki 11 1/8 in.
The Collection of a New York Gentleman
A Sotheby's lot tag numbered 174 hangs from the scabbard, which is certified by Nippon Token Hozon Kai; the tanto is not "papered," however also has a Sotheby's tag numbered 174, indicating they were sold together.
$4,500 - 6,500
