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A KATANA MEIJI PERIOD, DATED 1870 SIGNED GASSAN SADAKAZU |
Estimate
8,000 - 10,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
Sugata [configuration]: Hon-zukuri with bo-hi on both sides that are kaki-toshi in the nakago, medium tori-zori and chu-kissaki. Kitae [forging pattern]: A very tight ko-mokume hada, almost muji hada Hamon [tempering pattern]: A regular gunome in nioi-deki with many saka-ashi throughout Boshi [tip]: Midare-komi with short kaeri Nakago [tang]: Ubu with kesho-yasuri and kuri-jiri, signed on the omote Hanpu Junin Gassan Unryushi Sadakazu Tsukuri Kore and on the ura Meiji San Nen Juichi Gatsu Nichi [1870] Nagasa [length from kissaki to machi]: 65.2 cm, 25 2/3 in.Saki-haba [width at the yokote]: 2.1 cm, 5/6 in.Moto-haba [width at the machi]: 3 cm, 1 2/11 in. Accompanied by a certificate of registration as Tokubetsu Hozon Token [Sword Worthy of Preserving] issued by the Nihon Bijitsu Token Hozon Kyokai [Society for the Preservation of the Japanese Art Sword].
Condition
In a new shira-saya and with a recent polish (before shinsa). The excellent polish clearly shows the numerous activities in the hamon, whilst the tight jihada is quite clear also.
"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."