A KOTŌ KATANA IN ATTRACTIVE MOUNTS Muromachi period (1333-1573), 16th century Of honzukuri, iorimune, ko-gissaki configuration with a slight koshizori curvature forged in itame hada with a ko-gunome tempered edge ending in a midare komi bōshi, the ō-suriage tang with later file marks, with a one-piece gilt habaki; the 19th-century koshira-e mounted with shakudō nanako fittings, comprising a black-lacquer saya fitted with a kozuka chiseled and inlaid in gold with a courtier's hat and various articles associated with aristocratic leisure games, including a kemrai (kick ball), bows, bamboo flute, and handscrolls, the frame shakudō and gilt, the tsuka wrapped in green silk and mounted with fuchi-gashira chiseled and inlaid in gold and silver with samurai in scenes from the Tales of the Heike, and gold, silver, and shakudō menuki formed as a scholar playing a zither, the rounded rectangular tsuba chiseled in high relief and inlaid in gold with samurai beneath a pine tree making offerings to the turbulent sea Nagasa (length from tip of blade to beginning of the tang) 66cm (26in) long. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing