Lot n° 201
Estimation :
1200 - 1500
EUR
Result with fees
Result
: 1 560EUR
* Ceremonial sword - Lot 201
* Ceremonial sword
consisting of a naoshi naginata blade and an ivory koshirae carved in light relief. The tsuka in the shape of a dragon's head holding a ball in its mouth is surrounded by two oni. The saya is divided into four sections separated by pseudo handachi mounts carved into the material and a suspension ring. The various parts of the scabbard are decorated with yokai and anthropomorphic animals (monkeys, frogs, bats, rats, elephants, etc.) in animated scenes that may be inspired by Kyosai paintings. Thick ivory tsuba with floral decoration. The blade is of the naginata naoshi type with a notare throat and hamon. Mumei (unsigned).
Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912)
Nagasa: 33.3 cm
Total length 58.5 cm
(crack, small repair)
N° CIC - FR2407502438-K
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