JAPAN, early 20th century
Tonto (composite).
Single-edged straight blade, trace of signature on tang (corroded).
Wooden handle covered with white stingray and leather links.
Plain metal tsuba.
With a brown lacquered wood scabbard with black stripes (unsuitable, too long).
With a kozuka with a copper alloy handle decorated with a demon.
Blade length: 23.3 cm - Total length: 42.2 cm.  
Split shagreen; some scabbard damage.
Blade of the kozuka to be reattached in the handle, split.
Live Friday 25 October 2024・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Lot no. 141

JAPAN, early 20th century Tonto (composite). Single-edged straight blade, trace of signature on tang (corroded). Wooden handle covered with white stingray and leather links. Plain metal tsuba. With a brown lacquered wood scabbard with black stripes (unsuitable, too long). With a kozuka with a copper alloy handle decorated with a demon. Blade length: 23.3 cm - Total length: 42.2 cm. Split shagreen; some scabbard damage. Blade of the kozuka to be reattached in the handle, split.

Estimate
€80 - €120
Result
€200
Buyer's premium
25%
JAPAN, early 20th century Tonto (composite). Single-edged straight blade, trace of signature on tang (corroded). Wooden handle covered with white stingray and leather links. Plain metal tsuba. With a brown lacquered wood scabbard with black stripes (unsuitable, too long). With a kozuka with a copper alloy handle decorated with a demon. Blade length: 23.3 cm - Total length: 42.2 cm. Split shagreen; some scabbard damage. Blade of the kozuka to be reattached in the handle, split.
Sale Friday 25 October 2024・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Salle 6 - Hôtel Drouot 9, rue Drouot 75009 Paris