Lot 79: Samurai Sword

Estimate: $700 – $900

Shin Gunto, T3 Tex black saya, large black German style officer’s knot (introduced 1912) in mint condition. Shinogi-zukuri. Iori-mune, Torii-zori 1.4 cm, Nagasa; 63.2 cm Hamon is saguha. Very small chips, less than 1mm. Tang signed “Ichiryushi Saku” (art name for Ichihara Nagamitsu), #2349 on spine. Sloughs p. 124, Hawleys NAG-296. Medium to high grade gendiato.