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Lot n° 50

JAPON - Époque EDO (1603-1868)

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Katana Shinto, the partially gilded bronze menuki with a probable subject of a dragon, Fuchi and Kashira with cloud motifs, the scabbard in red lacquered wood ending with a cloud motif frame, the Tsuba of kiku gata (Chrysanthemum) shape, with copper, silver and gilded brass inlays The blade signed HIKUSHU FUKUOKA JU KORETSUGU SHINTO dated 1655 and 1688 in seven letters 17th century L. blade: 72 cm Total length: 101.5 cm Very slight wear and oxidation