20th Mar, 2013 10:00
Thomas Del Mar Ltd - Antique Arms, Armour & Militaria - John Woodman Higgins Armory Collection
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A JAPANESE SO-CALLED SWORD BREAKER AND THREE ARROW SHAFTS
A JAPANESE SO-CALLED SWORD BREAKER AND THREE ARROW SHAFTS, EDO PERIOD
the first with robust blade of hexagonal section and polyhedral tip, iron hilt comprising down-curved quillons, faceted pommel matching the blade tip, and cord-bound wooden grip and the arrows of wood, with integral nocks (worn, heads and flights missing
the first: 39.5 cm; 15 1/2 in blade
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Provenance
JWHA Inv. Nos. 2129.1, 3311
Sold for £500
A JAPANESE SO-CALLED SWORD BREAKER AND THREE ARROW SHAFTS, EDO PERIOD
the first with robust blade of hexagonal section and polyhedral tip, iron hilt comprising down-curved quillons, faceted pommel matching the blade tip, and cord-bound wooden grip and the arrows of wood, with integral nocks (worn, heads and flights missing
the first: 39.5 cm; 15 1/2 in blade
(4)
Provenance
JWHA Inv. Nos. 2129.1, 3311
