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Japanese Collectibles
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![Signed Myochin Dragonfly Samurai Armor: Signed Muneko Myochin samurai armor with painted dragonfly on dou (cuirass) and wonderful dragonfly maedate (front helmet decoration). The dragonfly, or AKITSU in Japanese, is a national symbol in Jap](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3185/332370/179255816_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718809777)
![Antique Japanese Wakizashi Samurai Sword: Wakizashi sword possibly Meiji period. Lacquered saya with gold over bronze hardware. Shark skin Tsuka, not wrapped. Nice unsigned blade with wavy Hamon. Measures 23" overall.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7277/331489/179404580_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718746582)
![Fine Quality Japanese Samurai WAKIZASHI Sword, Koto Blade Signed DAIWA DAIJO KUNIMICHI. Fabulous: Fine Quality Japanese Samurai WAKIZASHI Sword, Koto Blade Signed DAIWA DAIJO KUNIMICHI. Fabulous Horimono of an Ancient Soldier. Very Fine Gold Inlaid Mounts & Fine Lacquer Work to Saya. An Exceptiona](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4247/333735/180425145_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718823463)
![Exceptionally Rare 15th-16th C. Japanese Samurai KAWARI KABUTO, BAT Form Iron Helmet. Highly: Exceptionally Rare 15th-16th C. Japanese Samurai KAWARI KABUTO, BAT Form Iron Helmet. Highly Attractive and unique Koto era Example. Regular Adult Size. ~ . Detailed condition reports are not included](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4247/333735/180425101_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718823463)
![Vintage Pair of Speakers and Record Player, Coral BX-50 and Splendor NJ--811: Vintage pair of speakers together with a record player. The speakers are by Coral model BX-50 the record player is Splendor model NJ-811. Measurements: Speakers: 15 inches wide x 11.75 inches deep x 2](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3967/329394/179413112_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717721429)
![Very Fine Japanese Samurai KATANA Sword with Beautiful Horimono Dragon on 27 3/4: Very Fine Japanese Samurai KATANA Sword with Beautiful Horimono Dragon on 27 3/4" Nagasa Blade, Signed FUYUHIRO 1751. Very Nice FOO Dogs Mounts and Awesome Samurai Face Koshira. Gold Gilt Kogai with F](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4247/333735/180425132_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718823463)
![Japanese Edo Steel Katana w/ Gilt Menuki: East Asia, Japan, early Edo Period, ca. 1600 to 1610 CE. A stunning steel katana of lengthy, unsigned (o-suriage) form featuring a shinogi-cukuri blade profile and an attractive gunome-choji temper pa](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1103/333176/179974447_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718311641)
![Koto or Early Shinto era Japanese Samurai WAKIZASHI Sword Signed NOBU KONI in Old Shirasaya Mounts.: Koto or Early Shinto era Japanese Samurai WAKIZASHI Sword Signed NOBU KONI in Old Shirasaya Mounts. Rare Blade with False Back Edge and Double-fullers. Total length (inside scabbard if present) : 26 3](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4247/333735/180425137_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718823463)
![Very Fine Late Edo period Japanese Samurai KATANA Sword by Famous MASAYOSHI Blacksmith. Fabulous: Very Fine Late Edo period Japanese Samurai KATANA Sword by Famous MASAYOSHI Blacksmith. Fabulous Mounts with Matching MON Symbols to Blued Tsuba, Koshira and Saya. Beautiful Clean Blade with Well Visi](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4247/333735/180425134_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718823463)
![Rare Japanese Samurai WAKIZASHI Sword, Double-Signed, Possibly SADAMUNE, in Old Shirasaya Mounts...: Rare Japanese Samurai WAKIZASHI Sword, Double-Signed, Possibly SADAMUNE, in Old Shirasaya Mounts. Very Nice Hamon & Active Grained Patterns. Koto or Early Shinto era, Very Nice Clean Blade which Surel](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4247/333735/180425138_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718823463)
![Koto Period Japanese Tachi Sword signed Kanemitsu: Koto tachi Sword, 27 inch length of cutting edge, deep curvature, signed Kanemitsu, ca. 1400-1500s, midare hamon in wooden shirasaya with sayagaki inscription. Total length (inside scabbard if present](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4247/333735/180425123_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718823463)
![Japanese Meiji Tanto Dagger Sword: Antique Meiji period mix metal brass and copper Tanto dagger. Highly decorated scabbard in relief. Missing hilt. Measures 11" long overall.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7277/331489/179404579_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718383961)
![Rare Japanese Daisho - Katana & Wakizashi ~ matching koshirae ~ NBTHK cerification: Rare Daisho with katana and wakizashi having matching koshirae. The ?Dai? katana is mumei, o-suriage, with a 26 inch blade length. It shows a high quality Soshu style hamon and includes NTHK kanteisho](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4247/333735/180425118_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718823463)
![Excellent Japanese Koto Period Katana Sword ~ Signed Kunitsugu ~ NBTHK Certificate: Koto katana, signed Kunitsugu, and ubu unshortened. This is a work by the 1st generation Uda Kunitsugu who was active in the early 1400?s. The Uda school worked in the Soshu tradition, showcased in th](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4247/333735/180425121_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718823463)
![Antique Japanese Export 950 Silver Cigarette Cases: Gorgeous pair of cigarette cases believed to be of Japanese origin. Each box is stamped 950 silver, both beautifully engraved, one with bamboo and flowers, the other with foliate scrolls. Each has a s](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/2740/333147/179861877_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718236394)
![Very Nice Signed Koto or Shinto era Japanese Samurai WAKIZASHI Sword. Unusual Hamon, Nice Gold: Very Nice Signed Koto or Shinto era Japanese Samurai WAKIZASHI Sword. Unusual Hamon, Nice Gold Inlaid Mounts. Total length (inside scabbard if present) : 25 1/2", Blade length : 17 1/8". ~ . Detailed](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4247/333735/180425129_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718823463)
![Japanese Samurai KATANA Sword in WW II Mounts. Mystery Blade, Mekugi Replaced with Permanent Brass: Japanese Samurai KATANA Sword in WW II Mounts. Mystery Blade, Mekugi Replaced with Permanent Brass Rivet. Nice Dragon Mounts. Total length (inside scabbard if present) : 38", Blade length : 24 3/4". ~](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4247/333735/180425135_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718823463)
![Early 19th C. Japanese Samurai KATANA Sword by HIDEYORI Same as SADAHIDE (Son of MASAHIDE). Extra: Early 19th C. Japanese Samurai KATANA Sword by HIDEYORI Same as SADAHIDE (Son of MASAHIDE). Extra Long 29+" Nagasa Blade, Signed and Dated, Evidence of Battle Usage. Total length (inside scabbard if p](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4247/333735/180425136_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718823463)
![Muromachi Period Japanese Samurai KATANA Sword with 28+: Muromachi Period Japanese Samurai KATANA Sword with 28+" Nagasa Blade & Nice Mix Metal Mounts. Blade Circa 1400s, Mounts 1800s. Total length (inside scabbard if present) : 40 1/2", Blade length : 28 1](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4247/333735/180425105_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718823463)
![Rare KOA ISSHIN MANTETSU WWII Japanese Officer KATANA Sword, Double Signed Showa Stamp.: WWII Bring-back Japanese Officer Samurai Katana Sword, Rare KOA ISSHIN MANTETSU Blade, Signed with a Showa Stamp. Total length (inside scabbard if present) : 38 1/8", Blade length : 25 7/8". ~ . Detai](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4247/333735/180425130_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718823463)
![1400s-1500s Japanese Koto Katana Sword with NBTHK Kanteisho Certification ~ 27 inches blade: Koto katana, 27 and 1/2 inch length of cutting edge, unsigned ca. 1400?s-1500?s, with NBTHK kanteisho certification attributing the blade to Kaifu school, the blade shows a rare kanmuri-otoshi zukuri](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4247/333735/180425116_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718823463)
![RARE Antique Japanese Scholar's Writing Implement With Shibayama Inlaid, Circa 1880: Antique Japanese Scholar's Writing Implement With Shibayama Inlaid, Circa 1880. The container measures 14 1/4" x 9" x 2". Provenance: One Person Private Estate Central Florida. Please copy a](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6247/333259/180166707_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718418025)
![Antique Very Old Japanese Samurai Sword Iron TSUBA with Relief Brass Oni Demon.: Antique Very Old Japanese Samurai Sword Iron TSUBA with Relief Brass Oni Demon. Size: 2 5/8 " x 2 1/4". ~ . Detailed condition reports are not included in this catalog. For additional information, inc](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4247/333735/180425150_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718823463)
![Very Nice MEIJI era Japanese Doctors Tanto or Wakizashi Sword Imitation, Solid Carved & Lacquered: Very Nice MEIJI era Japanese Doctors Tanto or Wakizashi Sword Imitation, Solid Carved & Lacquered Wood Club. Total length: 18 3/4". ~ . Detailed condition reports are not included in this catalog. For](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4247/333735/180425142_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718823463)
News about Japanese Collectibles
![Nelkin collection of Japanese woodblock prints bows at Heritage June 27](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/179220002_1_x.jpg)
Nelkin collection of Japanese woodblock prints bows at Heritage June 27
DALLAS — Heritage Auctions is selling the Nelkin collection of Japanese woodblock prints on Thursday, June 27. Ruth Nelkin of Stamford, Connecticut and New York City collected across a wide variety of different disciplines, from Fabergé to French art glass. However, her primary passion was for ukiyo-e, the Japanese artform that has captivated Western eyes […]
![Japanese cloisonné art and vases win spotlight at Jasper52 May 15](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/176976035_1_x.jpg)
Japanese cloisonné art and vases win spotlight at Jasper52 May 15
NEW YORK – On Wednesday, May 15, starting at 2 pm Eastern time, Jasper52 will present a 320-lot sale titled Gilded Enamel: Cloisonne Art, Vases, & More. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers. The sale highlights all spotlight examples from Japan, including those dating to the Meiji period. First among them […]
![Japanese Woodblock Prints presented in New York on April 10](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/174401771_1_x.jpg)
Japanese Woodblock Prints presented in New York on April 10
NEW YORK – On Wednesday, April 10, launching at 8 pm Eastern time, Jasper52 will present a sale of Japanese Woodblock Prints, featuring 87 lots of works from Tokuriki, Masao Ebina, the Utagawa School, and more. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers. First among the highlights is Bakufu Ohno’s (1888-1976) 1950 print […]
![Early Japanese tin toys stole the show at Milestone’s $1.3M sale](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/621.png)
Early Japanese tin toys stole the show at Milestone’s $1.3M sale
WILLOUGHBY, Ohio – Milestone Auctions marked a major milestone of its own with its New Years Antique Toy Extravaganza on January 13, selling nearly $1.3 million across 723 lots and notching its first million-plus toy sale. Complete results are available at LiveAuctioneers. “In our ten-year history we’ve had other million-dollar-plus auctions, but this was our […]