25th Jun, 2014 10:00
Antique Arms, Armour & Militaria
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A FINE JAPANESE IVORY-MOUNTED LARGE SWORD (TACHI)
A FINE JAPANESE IVORY-MOUNTED LARGE SWORD (TACHI), 19TH CENTURY with curved single-edged blade retained by three ivory mekugi-ana passing through the tang (seized), carved hilt formed of sections of ivory, decorated with a vertical arrangement of figures divided by bands of scrolling foliage, including seated Samurai being entertained by female musicians, thick tsuba carved with a fire breathing dragon around the edge, in its saya of carved ivory en suite with the hilt, comprising further samurai scenes including combat with katana and yari, fitted with two carved ivory rings for suspension, each attached by a pin on a band of carved scrollwork inhabited by dragons and monsters (the ivory with small cracks, chips and minor repairs) 80 cm; 31 ½ in blade
A FINE JAPANESE IVORY-MOUNTED LARGE SWORD (TACHI), 19TH CENTURY with curved single-edged blade retained by three ivory mekugi-ana passing through the tang (seized), carved hilt formed of sections of ivory, decorated with a vertical arrangement of figures divided by bands of scrolling foliage, including seated Samurai being entertained by female musicians, thick tsuba carved with a fire breathing dragon around the edge, in its saya of carved ivory en suite with the hilt, comprising further samurai scenes including combat with katana and yari, fitted with two carved ivory rings for suspension, each attached by a pin on a band of carved scrollwork inhabited by dragons and monsters (the ivory with small cracks, chips and minor repairs) 80 cm; 31 ½ in blade
Auction: Antique Arms, Armour & Militaria, 25th Jun, 2014
