Koto Katana in Gunto Mounts Attributed by NTHK-NPO to Mino Kanenori
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Directory: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Swords and Related: Pre 1700: Item # 1427590
Directory: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Swords and Related: Pre 1700: Item # 1427590
A Mino katana attributed to Sue-Koto Kanenori. This would place the sword anywhere from 15th century to 16th century. As it is o-suriage (shortened from the tang), no signature remains. Good, healthy condition with tight jigane, good edge. Nagasa (cutting edge) 26 13/16 inches. NTHK-NPO kanteisho origami certificate. Needs a cleaning. In gunto (military) mounts as it was carried during World War II. Tsuka recently rewrapped. The sword stand does not convey with the sword.
