Lot 81: Koshirae Samurai Sword

Estimate: $600 – $800

Uchigatana Shinogi-zukuri. Blade signed “Kanesada” and dated Showa 1944, nagasa 25″ (63.5cm) tachi. Hamon: saguha, good condition, not abused. Saya gold flake, brown urushi, some dents and loss of kurikata. Nice aoigata cherry blossom design tsuba, fuchi/koshira ensuite engraved dragon amid clouds, menuki- pair of shishi cubs each side. Damaged saya.