19c Japanese sword fitting KASHIRA GENTOKU on horse
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19th century Japanese kashira (metal pommel at the end of the hilt of a sword) with multimetal inlays depicting Gentoku riding through the waters of the river Dankei on his horse Tokiro while escaping from a castle besieged by his brother-in-law. He is wearing full armor with helmet and holding his long bow by its string in his mouth. Gentoku (Chao Lieh Ti in Chinese) was a Chinese Emperor, and one of the Three Heroes of Han Dynasty together with Kwanyu and Chohi. Very well made piece with gilding, wonderful design and crisp metalwork (see the fine trappings of the horse), nice punched ground, some wear. Length 1 5/16 inches.
Reserve: $175.00
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19c Japanese sword fitting KASHIRA GENTOKU on horse
Estimate $200 - $250
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