$4,700
Japanese Sword, 19th century, dated 1863, Shin-shinto Katana, O suriage nakago with five characters remaining reading, "Bun kyu san nen ni gatsu," Choji temper line, Masame hado, mounts of Goto style, handguard with the three heroes of shu, fuchi kashira with the rival generals at the Uji River, menuki of helmets and lances, all mounts by the same maker and signed.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2002-06-29