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Lot 1226
Sale 1304 - Arms, Armor and Militaria Online
Lots Open
Feb 20, 2024
Lots Close
Mar 1, 2024
Timed Online / Cincinnati
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Estimate
$600 -
800
Price Realized
$540
Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium
Lot Description
Japanese Type 98 Shin Gunto
25.4" Nagasa. 37" overall with Tsuka (Hilt) and Saya (Scabbard). Shinogi-Zukuri pattern blade with Gunome (Zigzag) Hamon line and featuring standard Type 98 Shin-gunto pattern mounts. Tsuka features a brass Tsuba with four Sakura (Cherry Blossoms) decorating each corner. Gripe tape is brown in color and encloses a green textile wrap with gold accents in place of the more typical rayskin. A pair of Menuki are mounted with a lanyard loop mounted behind the Kashira (Pommel Cap). Item features a Mei (Signature) to the Nakago (Tang).Comes in a brown leather wrapped Saya with a wood core and a single loop. A leather Seppa mounts a snap that mates with one on the throat of the Saya. Sword lacks a Mekugi Pin, leaving all elements of the Tsuka loose.
This lot is located in Cincinnati.


