JAPON
Japanese Aikuchi.
Signed : Bishu
Shubu tsukuri blade, juri kiri silk signed BISHU, hamon not visible. Copper habaki with remains of gilding.
Mounting
Tsuka in stingray-covered wood, horn kashira and fuchi, missing braid.
Saya en suite in red lacquered wood, horn and iron kojiri with wave motif.
Obi tori missing.
Blade length: 36 cm
Total length: 47.5 cm
Total length of frame: 52 cm
Japan, Koto period.

Special thanks to Mr. Jean-François Teulière.
Live Wednesday 22 May 2024・13:30 (Europe/Paris)
Lot no. 36

JAPON Japanese Aikuchi. Signed : Bishu Shubu tsukuri blade, juri kiri silk signed BISHU, hamon not visible. Copper habaki with remains of gilding. Mounting Tsuka in stingray-covered wood, horn kashira and fuchi, missing braid. Saya en suite in red lacquered wood, horn and iron kojiri with wave motif. Obi tori missing. Blade length: 36 cm Total length: 47.5 cm Total length of frame: 52 cm Japan, Koto period. Special thanks to Mr. Jean-François Teulière.

Estimate
€200 - €300
Result
€260
Buyer's premium
25%
JAPON Japanese Aikuchi. Signed : Bishu Shubu tsukuri blade, juri kiri silk signed BISHU, hamon not visible. Copper habaki with remains of gilding. Mounting Tsuka in stingray-covered wood, horn kashira and fuchi, missing braid. Saya en suite in red lacquered wood, horn and iron kojiri with wave motif. Obi tori missing. Blade length: 36 cm Total length: 47.5 cm Total length of frame: 52 cm Japan, Koto period. Special thanks to Mr. Jean-François Teulière.
Sale Wednesday 22 May 2024・13:30 (Europe/Paris)
Salle 6 - Hôtel Drouot 9, rue Drouot 75009 Paris