R4,500 - R6,500
R20,000
A JAPANESE LONG SWORD, KATANA, MEIJI PERIOD, 1868 - 1912
The single-edged polished blade of traditional form and construction fitted to a leather and iron mounted hilt, tsuka, the gilt-highlighted oval tsuba decorated with a praying mantis and sprigs of seeding grass, the black lacquered scabbard, saya, decorated with iron-red and gilt ginkgo leaves, wear commensurate with age
Fees apply to the hammer price:
Room and Absentee Bids:| 1 to 10000: | 19.55% inc VAT* |
| 10001+: | 16.10% inc VAT* |
| 1 to 10000: | 23% inc VAT* |
| 10001+: | 19.55% inc VAT* |
