£240
A SHIRASAYA TANTO,
PROBABLY 19TH CENTURY
the saya with ink inscription and translation for Mishima Hironobu, the plain blade with brass habaki, the nakago pierced with two holes, the tsuka fixed with a single wooden pin.
Blade 39.5 cm
From a private Wiltshire collection.
Condition is commensurate with age and use. Old scuffs and marks to the wood throughout. Oxidisation and some pitting to the blade.
Fees apply to the hammer price:
Room and Absentee Bids:
30% inc VAT*
Online and Autobids:
33.6% inc VAT*