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Signed WWII-era Japanese Kyu-Gunto
Estimate: $1,000-$1,500
Sold
$750
Live Auction
Arms, Armor and Militaria
Location
Cincinnati
Description
Signed WWII-era Japanese Kyu-Gunto
World War II
24" nagasa. 37" overall. Shinogi-zukuri blade with single hole nakago that is signed on left side with five character mei, a seki arsenal stamp, and what appears to be four green shumei characters. Blade features a chu-kissaki, omaru boshi, ihori mune, masame or muji hada, and a hamon that transitions from gunome to suguha. Mounts are Russo-Japanese kyu-gunto army style with a chromed saya, brass fittings, silvered habaki, elongated tsuka with white same, and a brown sageo cord. Backstrap of tsuka features an emblem escutcheon near pommel, possibly a clan mon or symbol for a Japanese colonial region/territory.
This lot is located in Cincinnati.
Condition
About very good. Blade has good state of polish, with some light scratches, a few small clusters of pitting scattered overall. There is a possible pinprick grain opening near kissaki on left side of blade. Saya has some scattered scratches and a clusters of pitting, but is in good condition. Mounts show some discoloration and losses to finish.