134 of 799 lots
134.
Japanese antique Samurai Sword Katana Hizen Tadakuni
Estimate:
AU$16,000 - AU$20,000
Passed
Live Auction
Roxbury Auction No 106 - Day 1 - Friday 4th Dec
Description
Japan: Edo Period 1624-1644 Antique Katana signed Harima Daijo Fujiwara TadaKuni with chrysanthemum seal above the signature. Magnificent blade with super fine excellent grain pattern. Flamboyant Hamon with areas of Hitatsura, tempering pattern & carved Horimono of Imperial Chrysanthemum family crest (Kikumon) on the blade itself. Mounted in highest quality Handachi Koshirae, all metal fittings are of Iron base Fuchi Kashira & kojiri designs of stylised dragon & clouds inlaid in a gold Hirazogan. Silk maroon tsukaito handle wrap. Menuki of Buddhist Ken sword & large Shakudo Dragon. Iron Namban tsuba. Scabbard maroon lacquer. Overall Length: 91.5cm Blade Length: 62.6cm