A 16th century Muromachi period katana with 61cm double grooved blade, in near mint Japanese polish, signed to the tang and dated El-Roku, Hachi, Nen, Ni Gatso (made in the 8th year of 1565, February a lucky day), black lacquer saya with moco soft metal tsuba, in shakudo with nanako depicting village scenes circa 1850, tsuka has shakudo naako fuchi and kashira depicting gold and silver coloured cranes, accompanied by various Japanese import certificates, some duplicates.
Sold for £9,000
A 16th century Muromachi period katana with 61cm double grooved blade, in near mint Japanese polish, signed to the tang and dated El-Roku, Hachi, Nen, Ni Gatso (made in the 8th year of 1565, February a lucky day), black lacquer saya with moco soft metal tsuba, in shakudo with nanako depicting village scenes circa 1850, tsuka has shakudo naako fuchi and kashira depicting gold and silver coloured cranes, accompanied by various Japanese import certificates, some duplicates.
Auction: Antiques & Interiors with Asian Art (Liverpool), 20th Feb, 2025
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Tuesday 18th and Wednesday 19th February 2025 from 10.00am to 5.30pm
The Liverpool Saleroom
18 Jordan Street
Liverpool
L1 0BP
0151 709 8070
liverpool@adampartridge.co.uk
Closing date for entries: Monday 27th January 2025