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Lot 394
WWII Japanese Kai Gunto Naval Officer's Katana W/ Saya
Estimate: $600 - $900
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| $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: machine made WWII; likely Toyokama Naval Arsenal
Model: Showa period Kai-Gunto Navy katana
Blade Length: 26 in.
OAL: 38.5 in. in saya
Condition: Good; blade has light wear & scratches; blade has service wear; Ito (wrapping) does not appear to be original; parts appear to be newer production reproductions; saya appears to be a reproduction
Includes: black lacquer saya; reproduction fittings; Menuki (triple cherry blossoms) on both sides of tsuka under Ito (wrapping); no rayskin on tsuka under Ito
Marked: Nakago is marked w/ Naval anchor marked & black paint arsenal marks
Provenance: A San Antonio, Texas estate
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