Samurai Tanto (Japanese, Edo Period 1644-1876) Dagger
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Samurai Tanto (Japanese, Edo Period 1644-1876) Dagger
Mumei (unsigned) hira-zukuri tanto in shirasaya mounts having 9.5-inch cutting edge from kissaki (tip) to solid silver habbaki (blade collar) and overall length of 13.25-inch from kissaki to nakagojiri (end of tang); having bright and active gunome midare hamon (temper line) with healthy fukura kaeru (turn-back) at kissaki; nakago having single mekugi ana and faint higaki yasuri file marks; including tanto-sized silk storage bag having floral motif
Property from: a New York City, New York estate
Length: 13 1/4 inches, Width: 3/8 inches, Depth: 7/8 inches (blade (unmounted))
Condition: Very Good, blade possibly in original polish with no rust, pitting, spotting or fingerprints; a couple small areas of loose hada (grain) on non-tempered areas of blade and along mune (spine); light wear to fittings consistent with age; tear on inside of sword bag
Category: Military & Weapons > Samurai Swords
Estimated Sale Time: 2:43 pm CST
Shipping Status: Leonard Auction Shipping Quote
Sales Tax: Kansas (6.5%), New Jersey (6.625%), Pennsylvania (6%), Washington (10.5%)
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Mumei (unsigned) hira-zukuri tanto in shirasaya mounts having 9.5-inch cutting edge from kissaki (tip) to solid silver habbaki (blade collar) and overall length of 13.25-inch from kissaki to nakagojiri (end of tang); having bright and active gunome midare hamon (temper line) with healthy fukura kaeru (turn-back) at kissaki; nakago having single mekugi ana and faint higaki yasuri file marks; including tanto-sized silk storage bag having floral motif
Property from: a New York City, New York estate
Length: 13 1/4 inches, Width: 3/8 inches, Depth: 7/8 inches (blade (unmounted))
Condition: Very Good, blade possibly in original polish with no rust, pitting, spotting or fingerprints; a couple small areas of loose hada (grain) on non-tempered areas of blade and along mune (spine); light wear to fittings consistent with age; tear on inside of sword bag
Category: Military & Weapons > Samurai Swords
Estimated Sale Time: 2:43 pm CST
Shipping Status: Leonard Auction Shipping Quote
Sales Tax: Kansas (6.5%), New Jersey (6.625%), Pennsylvania (6%), Washington (10.5%)
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Condition
Very Good, blade possibly in original polish with no rust, pitting, spotting or fingerprints; a couple small areas of loose hada (grain) on non-tempered areas of blade and along mune (spine); light wear to fittings consistent with age; tear on inside of sword bag
Dimensions
0.375 x 13.25 in
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- 23%
Samurai Tanto (Japanese, Edo Period 1644-1876) Dagger
Estimate $700 - $900
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