A KOTŌ KATANA IN TACHI MOUNTS Muromachi period (1333-1573), 14th/15th century Honzukuri, iorimune, chū-gissaki, koshizori forged in ko-itame hada and a suguha tempered edge, the ō-suriage tang with two holes and later file marks, with a one-piece silver and copper habaki chiseled with scrolling vines; the efu dachi koshira-e mounted with silver fittings decorated with chrysanthemum blossoms highlighted in gold, the saya decorated with chrysanthemums in two shades of gold hiramaki-e against a ground of black lacquer and hirame, the tsuka with kenuki-type menuki with a large central chrysanthemum blossom and silvered same, the mokkō tsuba in shakudō nanako with hollyhock crests in gold takazōgan Nagasa (length from tip of blade to beginning of the tang) 68cm (26 3/4in) long. Saleroom notices: Please note the detail image of the nakago for lot 23 is incorrect. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing

Saleroom Notice:
Please note the detail image of the nakago for lot 23 is incorrect.