Sold for $1,200

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Lot Description

Japanese Katana Signed "Tadayoshi" in Shira Saya

24" nagasa. 33.5" overall with tsuka and saya. Shinogi zukuri style blade with four hole nakago that is signed on both sides, appearing to read Tadayoshi. Blade has an itame hada, sugu hamon, chu kissaki, ihori mune, and jizo boshi. Blade is mounted in a blonde shira saya with ebony koiguchi and a copper koshi-yuo style habaki. Included with item is a red and gold embroidered silk carry bag.

This lot is located in Cincinnati.

Condition Report

Very good. Blade has good state of polish with a few grain openings scattered to both sides. Shira saya shows some light scratches and losses.

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