the blade hirazukuri, with a choji temper line, signed Yasumitsu, encased in a striped lacqeur saya, with an oval bronze tsuba, textured bronze metalwork of fuchikashira and kogai en suite, the iron kurikata decorated in gilt with kiri, tendrils and geometric pattern, a pair of button type menuki with gilt kiri marks
the blade 16.5 cm long
Condition Report
Blade - two very small surface marks on one side, some slight wear. Mounts - some slight surface wear, some chips around the rim of the mouth and on the corner of the kazuko.
Alison AlfordConsultant Arts & DesignSydney T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Alison Alford |
Ann RobertsConsultant, Asian Art Arts & DesignMelbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Ann Roberts |
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Philip A. GoreConsultant, Clocks, Barometers & Scientific Instruments Arts & Design |