Lot 68: Tanto with Koshirae

Estimate: $200 – $300

Tanto black lacquer koshirae ribbed over wood, 11.25″. Loss to end of saya. Hira-zukuri, iori mune, uchi-sori 3mm, Nagasa 17.8cm. Blade with two grooves omote, one groove ura. Blade out of polish, jigani and hamon difficult to see. Tang not inspected (mekugi will not unscrew). Blade in poor condition. Grey bag.