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Japanese Weapons & Armor
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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=1717511887)
![A 16th Century, Possibly Earlier Japanese Samurai Sword Katana: Cutting edge: 27 in., some spotting and rusting at the tip, spider rust, no nicks, no cracks, no forged flaws, early bizen school, suguha temper, blade visible throughout, habaki loose, needs soldier](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8693/332862/179646097_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717877769)
![An Early 17th Century Long Japanese Samurai Sword Katana: A fine Japanese sword, looks early Shinto Period, early to mid 1600s, cutting edge is just over 27 in. overall length 34.3/4 in. The katana is possible Edo Ishido school, the hamon is nanako or boxed](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8693/332862/179646096_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717877769)
![An Early Japanese Katana 16th Early 17th Century Samurai Sword: Cutting edge: 24.1/2 in., early sword, temper visible throughout the entire blade, tip is tempered, out of polish, no visible flaws, no cracks, no chips, an interesting early temper, possibly Bizen sc](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8693/332862/179646095_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717877769)
![A 16th Century Important Signature Japanese Wakazashi Samurai Sword, Not Katana: A fine Japanese late 1500s signed Bizen Nori Mitsu, possible the first/second generation, out of the wood work, interesting fittings, brass chased dragon, namban tsuba incased brass, wooden handle, bl](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8693/332862/179646098_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717877769)
![A 16th Early 17th century Japanese Samurai Sword Wakazashi, Not Katana: A fine wakazashi with beautiful fittings, signed Fujiwara Shigi Yuki bungo (?), nice silver intricate habaki, beautiful nanako, lions in gold fuchi kashira, see photos, interesting fish (?) monuke, go](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8693/332862/179646099_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717877769)
![A 19th Century Early 20th Century Japanese Tanto Samurai Sword Beautiful Hamon Temper, Signed: A beautiful signed, Kane Take, hand-forged Tanto with a Gunome temper, no nicks, original, outstanding polish, munei, including a kozuka knife, kozuka blade is signed, handle needs repair, needs mekug](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8693/332862/179646093_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717877769)
![A World War II WW2 Japanese Navy Officer's Dagger Sword: A beautiful WW2 Japanese officer's dress dagger, unplayed with, original, with ray skin handle, a beautiful blade, also a shark skin scabbard, a rare find, worthy of any collection, locking mechanism](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8693/332862/179646092_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717877769)
![A WWII Japanese Officer's Samurai Sword: A mint blade. Gendaito. No flaws. Wonderful temper line. Some tiny spotting. Signed No Shu Seki Ju Fujiwara Kanemichi. Cutting edge is 25 and 1/2 inch. Overall length is 37 inches. A fantastic hand fo](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8693/332862/179646100_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717877769)
![JAPANESE SAMURAI HELMET BREAKER HACHIWARI: Edo period. Iron, 18 5/8" total length. Curved diamond section blade with a base hook. Tang pierced with a single mounting hole. The current view is that these were parrying weapons capable of catchin](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1478/330118/177982171_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715892198)
![GOOD JAPANESE SPEAR POINT YARI: Edo period, before 1867, probably about 1800. 19 3/4" length with 4 1/8" triangular section point. The broadest face with a narrow fuller with red lacquer fill. Flared base and upturned tip, all in br](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1478/330118/177982143_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715892198)
![JAPANESE ARMOR PIERCING ARROWHEAD: Edo period. Large example of willow leaf (yanagiha) form. 8 5/8” length with 2 3/8” point of layered pattern-welded steel as found on sword blades. Displaying distinctive laminar and cryst](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1478/330118/177982343_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715892198)
![JAPANESE ARMOR PIERCING ARROWHEAD: Edo period. Large example of willow leaf (yanagiha) form. 8 3/4” length with 2 1/4” point of layered pattern-welded steel as found on sword blades. Displaying distinctive laminar and cryst](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1478/330118/177982176_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715892198)
![JAPANESE SPEAR HEAD YARI: Late Edo period, before 1867. 16 3/8” length, 4 3/4” triangular section point. Tapered tang with two mounting holes. Tang rusted over tool finish.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1478/330118/177982213_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715892198)
![JAPANESE DOUBLE POINT ARROWHEAD KARIMATA: Edo Period. 7 1/2” length. Dual points, each medially ridged with a pierced triangle at their convergence. Tapered tang. These were used ceremonially and as votives. The general form in a smalle](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1478/330118/177982140_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715892198)
![JAPANESE SWORD GUARD TSUBA: Edo Period, for the short sword, wakizashi. Oval, iron, just under 2 1/4" height with rounded rim and single riobitsu. The seppa heavily worked to seat to the blade suggesting that it was remounted in](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1478/330118/177982409_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715892198)
![JAPANESE SWORD GUARD TSUBA: Oval iron, 3.06” height. Flat plate tapering slightly to the edged. Two riobitsu, the left of pagoda form above hammered fur/main like texture.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1478/330118/177982338_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715892198)
![EARLY JAPANESE SAMURAI WAR ARROW, EDO PERIOD, PROBABLY BEFORE 1800: 35 1/2" length. Cane shaft lacquered dark brown, near black with black lacquered socket wrap and large willow leaf form armor piercing point showing distinct patterning. Self nock with brown silk wrap](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1478/330118/177982407_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715892198)
![RARE JAPANESE SAMURAI WAR ARROW: Edo period, circa late 18th century. 36 5/8” length with togari form point. Cane shaft with horn nock and brown duck fletching. The haft with tan painted surface in the fletching area. Feathers](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1478/330118/177982259_2_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715892198)
![FINE JAPANESE SAMURAI WAR ARROW: Edo period, circa late 18th century. 36 5/8” length with togari form point. Cane shaft with horn nock and brown duck fletching. The haft with tan painted surface in the fletch area. Feathers a l](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1478/330118/177982246_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715892198)
![JAPANESE DOUBLE POINT ARROWHEAD KARIMATA: Edo Period. 10 3/8” length. Dual points, each medially ridged. The center pierced with two figures, perhaps mons (family crests). Tapered tang. These were used ceremonially and as votives. The g](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1478/330118/177982304_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715892198)
![JAPANESE SPEAR POINT YARI: Edo period, before 1868. 14 1/8" length, 7 1/8" triangular section point with red pigmented groove each side. Quite crisp. Tapered tang with a single mounting hole. Tang mostly rusted as typical.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1478/330118/177982261_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715892198)
![JAPANESE SAMURAI WAR ARROWHEAD: Edo Period. 4 3/4" length. Willow leaf form. Especially long of full section for armor-piercing. Used for opening battles with the hail of arrows at a distance, these were mounted on slightly thicker](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1478/330118/177982306_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715892198)
![JAPANESE SAMURAI WAR ARROWHEAD: Edo Period. 6 3/8" length. Fine togari form, the point crisp and bright. Tang surface rusted as typical. Exceptional example.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1478/330118/177982408_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715892198)
News about Japanese Weapons & Armor
![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 […]
![European, Japanese and American vintage toys share the stage at Milestone Jan. 13](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/645_1.jpg)
European, Japanese and American vintage toys share the stage at Milestone Jan. 13
WILLOUGHBY, Ohio – An amazing selection of pre- and postwar toys from around the world is on tap with Milestone Auctions‘ New Year’s Antique Toy Extravaganza on Saturday, January 13. The catalog is now available for bidding at LiveAuctioneers. The 732-lot sale includes some of the most sought-after European, American and Japanese playthings from the […]