Antique Japanese Edo Katana Samurai Sword Gendaito Forged Temper 25.5 Koshirae —
Antique Japanese Edo Katana Samurai Sword Gendaito Forged Temper 25.5 Koshirae. Antique & Historic Japanese Edo Period (1603 – 1868) Katana Samurai Sword Gendaito Hand Forged Water Quenched Mumei (Unsigned), Older Koshirae Mounts, Remounted Since Creation – Fine Temper, Well Hardened, this Exceptional Objet d’Art Displays a True Old World Craftsmanship, Rests in Antique Mounts with Decorative Ornamental Gold Embellished Tsuka (handle) Fittings, Iron Tsuba, and Lacquered Wrapped Saya; Exquisite Early Well Styled Blade Exhibits an Incredible and Frosty Hamon (Temper Line) Wavy, Robust, and Into the Tip with Spectacular Grain (A Close Examination of the Temper Reveals Tremendous Forging Efforts with Numerous Lines of Fold and Strength); Mumei (Unsigned) – Fine Quality Candidate Remains in Superb Polish with the Blade Measuring 25 1/2 Inches (Decorative Heavy Copper Habaki is easy to remove), 33 5/8 from the Tip to the Top of the Tang, 35 3/4 with the Tsuka (handle) Mounted, and 37 3/4 Resting in the Saya – Exceptional. Condition as Photographed with wear to the furniture as seen, A Family Treasure without Question. A Genuine Eye Catching Candidate for Display in any Advance Edged Weapons Collection, Office, Curio Case, Japanese Fine Art Display or Studio Room, This Special Example Will Certainly Add to Any Collection of Fine Antique Weapons. Recent Acquisition & Presented as Acquired, High Grade Exampled – The Display Stand is Not Included. Check back often – we search estates and sources across the world to bring a fine selection of militaria. Please review all photos for details regarding the condition of the item listed – further condition information will be included in the listing as is relevant, if you need additional photographs or have questions regarding the condition please do not hesitate to ask. I describe all items to the best of my ability – please do not hesitate to ask any and all questions prior to the close of the listing. Mistakes very rarely occur – however if one does please rest assured that it will be corrected. International Buyers are Welcome!
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