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Lot 204
Japanese Koto Gassan Katana W/ Saya
Estimate: $800 - $1,000
Current Bid
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $10 |
| $100 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,500 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $25,000 | $2,500 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
Manufacturer: unknown-Japan
Model: Katana Koto Period (Gassan?) (c. 1500s)
Marked: unsigned
Blade Length: 25.5 in.
OAL: 37.5 in. w/ Saya
Condition: Good; blade has light wear w/ light scattered pitting; wavy grain pattern; Nakago is rusted & pitted throughout w/ odd shape; Nakago is also double pierced for the peg;Â rayskin on Tsuka has moderate wear & patina w/ cracking near blade peg; the wrap has moderate wear & patina; leather wrapped Saya has fair amount of wear; Saya catch not functioning properly
Includes: leather wrapped Saya
Provenance: A San Antonio, Texas estate
Model: Katana Koto Period (Gassan?) (c. 1500s)
Marked: unsigned
Blade Length: 25.5 in.
OAL: 37.5 in. w/ Saya
Condition: Good; blade has light wear w/ light scattered pitting; wavy grain pattern; Nakago is rusted & pitted throughout w/ odd shape; Nakago is also double pierced for the peg;Â rayskin on Tsuka has moderate wear & patina w/ cracking near blade peg; the wrap has moderate wear & patina; leather wrapped Saya has fair amount of wear; Saya catch not functioning properly
Includes: leather wrapped Saya
Provenance: A San Antonio, Texas estate
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