JAPON, vers 1880-1900 Katana. Spindle and scabbard in engraved bone, carved in low relief with figures and divinities, with a dragon. Dragon-headed pommel, forming a man's head, punctuated with turquoise cabochons. Four-lobed tsuba decorated with dragons. Signed cartouche on the scabbard. Blade length: 38.5 cm - Total length: 79 cm. Blade probably shortened. Bracelet pivots and rings missing; some parts reattached with glue; wear, stains and a few chips and cracks.
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Lot no. 279

JAPON, vers 1880-1900 Katana. Spindle and scabbard in engraved bone, carved in low relief with figures and divinities, with a dragon. Dragon-headed pommel, forming a man's head, punctuated with turquoise cabochons. Four-lobed tsuba decorated with dragons. Signed cartouche on the scabbard. Blade length: 38.5 cm - Total length: 79 cm. Blade probably shortened. Bracelet pivots and rings missing; some parts reattached with glue; wear, stains and a few chips and cracks.

Estimate
€150 - €200
Result
€200
Buyer's premium
25%
JAPON, vers 1880-1900 Katana. Spindle and scabbard in engraved bone, carved in low relief with figures and divinities, with a dragon. Dragon-headed pommel, forming a man's head, punctuated with turquoise cabochons. Four-lobed tsuba decorated with dragons. Signed cartouche on the scabbard. Blade length: 38.5 cm - Total length: 79 cm. Blade probably shortened. Bracelet pivots and rings missing; some parts reattached with glue; wear, stains and a few chips and cracks.
Sale
DECORATIONS. FINE COLLECTION OF HUNTING AND MILITARY FIREARMS, INCLUDING NAVAL, AND ACCESSORIES, FROM THE SIXTEENTH TO THE SIXTEENTH CENTURIES. CATEGORIES C AND D. DRAWINGS, PAINTINGS AND OBJETS D'ART ON THESE THEMES.
Wednesday 12 June 2024・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
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