#306 • WWII Japanese Katana With Unique Mountings

Part of 1st Annual Sportsman's Auction - Tan Gallery Part 2 (timed auction by K and B Auction)

High bid $625.00

Status: Sold

WWII Japanese Katana with with a 28" contemporary traditionally-manufactured blade, black metal scabbard with wooden liner and double hanger rings with Spider and web accents, and comes with an 7.75" accessory knife with Phoenix and Dragon. Handle is wrapped with brown lace over ray skin with great patina graining on blade showing the layers of steel from production- marked "29" and signed on tang. Tsuba is solid round with 2 pierced holes and dragon wrapping top and bottom. Menuki is intact. Sword pommel features 2 lizards and a centipede. In good condition for age and use. Fittings are slightly loose. Items have not been authenticated by a third party. BP