March 2, 2011 09:13:04 PM
Posted By Thomas L. Buck
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Recently our collection received a Koto Tachi blade in guilded brass and gold Koshirae, with a copper Tsuba with a guilded edge. Although the mounts were in relatively good condition, the Ito needed to be replaced, as well as the leather hangers from the Ashi. As for the blade, it's a 26.5" long, mumei
Koto blade (early to mid-1500's) with what seems to
be a combination of Gunome-midare ha and Hako-
midare ha, and with subtle Fumbari to the shape.
Below: a couple of pics of the kashira and saya mouth.
Below:front and back views of the Sageo and
Ashi... |