Lot 73: Tanto with Koshirae

Estimate: $300 – $500

Shinto mamori-gatana, black lacquer aikuchi with brown/gold bag. Nagasa is 13.8cm. Hira-zukuri blade, iori hikushi mune, point curves upward, kaga tang, kiri-manji and signed “Kashu Ju Fujiwara Kiyomitsu Saku”. Black sageo and engraved Shibuichi kozuka, inlaid with silver, rhombus mon form and engraved blade. Considerable damage to lacquer mounts.