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A YAMATO-DEN TACHI [SWORD] ATTRIBUTED TO THE SENJUIN SCHOOL, KAMAKURA PERIOD (14TH CENTURY) | A TACHI SIGNED ??, KAMAKURA PERIOD, 13TH CENTURY
Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 GBP
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Description
Sugata [configuration]: a long graceful tachi from the later Kamakura period, the sugata is shinogi-zukuri, iori-mune with a rather high koshi-zori, almost tori-zori, there is fumbari ending in a ko-kissakiKitae [forging pattern]: itame-gokoro in places, becoming masame-hada throughout, some ji-nieHamon [tempering pattern]: cu-suguha with occasional slight midare, in ko-nie-dekiBoshi [tip]: narrow boshi with a short kaeriNakago [tang]: ubu with a single mekugi-ana, yoko-yasurime and kuri-jiri, mumei In shirasaya [plain wood scabbard] Nagasa [length from kissaki to machi]: 85.0 cm., 33 1/2 in.Saki-haba [width at the yokote]: 2.1 cm., 5/8 in. Moto-haba [width at the machi]: 3.3 cm., 1 1/8 in.
Condition
- The sword is in fine condition.
"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."
Catalogue Note
Accompanied by a certificate registration as Juyo-Token [Important Sword] no. 21200955, issued by Nihon Bijutsu Token Hozon Kyokai [Society for the Preservation of the Japanese Art Swords] dated October 16th, 2009 (Heisei 21).