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A TACHI, KOZORIMONO MUROMACHI PERIOD, 14TH - 15TH CENTURY |
Estimate
5,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
Sugata [configuration]: Shinogi-zukuri, ko-kissaki, tori-zori, iori-mune Kitae [forging pattern]: A tight itame-hada with some mokume and masame in places Hamon [tempering pattern]: Nioi-deki, notare-midare with sunagaeshi and ashi Boshi [tip]: Ko-maru with short kaeri Nakago [tang]: O-suriage with 4 mekugi-ana, kiri-jiri and machi-okuri, mumei In shirasaya [plain wood scabbard] Nagasa [length from kissaki to machi]: 69.2 cm, 27 1/4 in.Saki-haba [width at the yokote]: 1.9 cm, 3/4 in.Moto-haba [width at the machi]: 2.5 cm, 1 in. Accompanied by a certificate of registration as Tokubetsu Hozon Token [Sword Worthy of Preserving], no. 150568 issued by the Nihon Bijitsu Token Hozon Kyokai [Society for the Preservation of the Japanese Art Sword], dated Heisei 17 (2005).
Condition
The blade is in good condition, in a new shira-saya and recently polished. The hamon and jihada are quite clear and the overall sugata is strong.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."