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Asian Weapons & Armor
![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)
![An Indian Mughal Dagger Sword With Sheath And A Finely Carved Quartz Horse Head Handle: ***DUE TO THIS LOT BEING CLASSED AS A WEAPON IT MUST BE PAID VIA BANK WIRE TRANSFER OR CERTIFIED CHECK.*** An Indian Mughal Dagger Sword With Sheath And A Finely Carved Quartz Horse Head Handle. Measu](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6247/331432/178964465_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718811015)
![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)
![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)
![Chinese Warring States Bronze Sword - Duan Jian: East Asia, China, Warring States Period, ca. 475 to 221 BCE. A lovely short sword - known as a duan jian - that is cast from bronze via the lost wax (cire perdue) technique. The stocky sword features](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1103/333176/179974442_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718311641)
![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)
![An Unsharpened Indian Khanjar Dagger With A Carved Spinach Jade Handle: ***DUE TO THIS LOT BEING CLASSED AS A WEAPON IT MUST BE PAID VIA BANK WIRE TRANSFER OR CERTIFIED CHECK.*** An Unsharpened Indian Khanjar Dagger With A Carved Spinach Jade Handle. Measures approx. 14"](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6247/331432/178964052_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718803603)
![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)
![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)
![Unusual 18th-19th C. Heavy Sword, Possibly Used by Philippine Naval Pirates, Carved Horn Grip,: Unusual 18th-19th C. Heavy Sword, Possibly Used by Philippine Naval Pirates, Carved Horn Grip, Engraved Blade Personalized J.B. Total length: 29", Blade length : 25". ~ . Detailed condition reports ar](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4247/333735/180425222_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718823463)
![Very Strong 18th-19th C. Mughal Indian Tulwar Shamshir Sword with Powerful Blade Showing Unusual: Very Strong 18th-19th C. Mughal Indian Tulwar Shamshir Sword with Powerful Blade Showing Unusual Wootz Damascus Patterns. Silver Inlaid Decorations to Blade & Iron Hilt, Including Large Cartouche with](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4247/333735/180425292_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)
![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)
![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)
![Nice Antique WW II era or Earlier Asian Philippine Moro KRIS Sword with Fine Pommel & Ornate Gilt: Nice Antique WW II era or Earlier Asian Philippine Moro KRIS Sword with Fine Pommel & Ornate Gilt Silver Mounts. Total length (inside scabbard if present) : 20 1/2", Blade length : 15". ~ . Detailed c](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4247/333735/180425299_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718823463)
![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)
![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)
![Very Nice KOTO era Japanese Samurai Wakizashi Sword, Clean Fullered Blade Signed DODANUKI HYOBU,: Very Nice KOTO era Japanese Samurai Wakizashi Sword, Clean Fullered Blade Signed DODANUKI HYOBU, Circa 1550s. Nice Gold Inlaid Shakudo Fuchi Koshira and Large Copper Menukies, Very Unusual Iron Tsuba](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4247/333735/180425109_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718823463)
News about Asian Weapons & Armor
![Asian antique decorative arts, weaponry, sculptures and more come to Jasper52 June 18](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/179394747_1_x.jpg)
Asian antique decorative arts, weaponry, sculptures and more come to Jasper52 June 18
NEW YORK — Jasper52 debuts 130-plus lots of antique Asian decorative arts, weapons, sculptures, and much more with a new sale slated for Tuesday, June 18 at 2 pm Eastern time. The complete catalog is available for review and bidding exclusively at LiveAuctioneers. First up is Taiping Youxiang, a late Qing dynasty Chinese orange silk […]
![American, European, and Asian arts and antiques from single-owner collection grace Tremont May 5](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/175578041_1_x.jpeg)
American, European, and Asian arts and antiques from single-owner collection grace Tremont May 5
SUDBURY, MA – A Chinese export oil showing a Qing emperor at court leads a single-owner dispersal at Tremont Auctions on Sunday, May 5. The 338-lot sale comprises an eclectic Massachusetts collection of American, European, and Asian arts and antiques. The catalog is now open at LiveAuctioneers. Commanding the highest estimate, at $15,000-$18,000, is an […]
![Lifetime Asian collection of world travelers debuts at Everard Feb. 13-14](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/170330695_1_x.jpg)
Lifetime Asian collection of world travelers debuts at Everard Feb. 13-14
SAVANNAH, Ga. – Everard Auctions’ Winter Sale, scheduled for Tuesday, February 13 and Wednesday, February 14, includes Asian art and furniture from the Hilton Head Island estates of two well-traveled executives. Both South Carolina gentlemen kept meticulous records and retained receipts documenting the purchases made during their years of living abroad. A pair of 17th-century […]
![Jasper52 presents Asian Antiques: Scrolls, Weaponry and More Jan. 17](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/168786930_1_x-1.jpg)
Jasper52 presents Asian Antiques: Scrolls, Weaponry and More Jan. 17
NEW YORK – On Wednesday, January 17, starting at 6 pm Eastern time, Jasper52 will conduct a sale titled Asian Antiques: Scrolls, Weaponry and More. Its 132 lots include limited-edition prints, netsuke, ikebana baskets, Satsuma vases, writing sets, scholar’s rocks, sculptures, components of Japanese swords, brush rests, wrist rests, hair combs, masks, glass art, sake […]