$1,750
consisting of eight oval shakudo kashira plaques depicting various scenes joined with gold links. Length: 6 3/8 inches. SHAKUDO Kashira are the base or pommel ornamentation of Japanese Samurai swords. Along with the tsuba, kashira are made from Shakudo alloys which consist of gold, copper and various other minor additives. Shakudo can be treated to form a beautiful patina and was utilized to great effect by sword makers to accent the painstakingly complex weapons they created. 47.90 dwts.
Auctioneer:
Leslie Hindman Auctioneers
Date:
2013-04-07