Koshirae for a Tachi
Signature/mei: mumei
Era/jidai: Modern
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Price: €3500 / $3850 / ¥560000
Please note that this is a modern replica of an Itomaki-no-Tachi Koshirae. But nonetheless – with the fine paintwork – it looks nice and is a decorative display piece.
Daisho Koshirae: Dragons and Shishi
Signature/mei: unsigned/mumei
Materials:
Era/jidai: late Edo
Dimensions dai:
Dimensions sho:
Price: €7500 / $8300 // ¥1200000
Elegant Daisho Koshirae with the theme of dragons and shishi.
The condition is very good. The saya for the Dai shows slight signs of wear (see photos).
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Itomaki No Tachi Koshirae
Signature/mei: mumei
Materials:
Era/jidai: Edo
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Papers: NBTHK Hozon (2019)
Price: €6875 / $7600 / ¥1000000
Koshirae from the Edo period in mint condition with only minor signs of wear.
The tusuka is covered with ray skin with a light green wrapping. All fittings are made of copper and only the tsuba itself is made of iron with the rim being made of silver.
Without any fancy decoration, it was worn by a simple samurai and the Paulownia-Mon menuki (made from shakudo) alone gives us an idea of where and how the original owner could have been classified.
This koshirae would fit into any collection that focuses on genuine everyday items worn by samurai that are crafted for function rather than showiness.
I highly recommend this koshirae due to its rarity. Its authenticity is confirmed by the accompanying hozon certificate and it will also receive tokubetsu hozon if submitted.
Koshirae for a Katana
Signature/mei: mumei
Materials:
Era/jidai: late Edo
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Price: €3600 / $3999
Koshirae for a long katana in pristine condition without any dents.
Koshirae for a Katana
Signature/mei: mumei
Materials:
Era/jidai: late Edo
Dimensions:
Price: €3350 / $3690
Koshirae for a long katana in pristine condition without any dents.
Koshirae for a Katana
Signature/mei: mumei
Materials:
Era/jidai: late Edo
Dimensions:
Price: €4990 / $5500 / ¥800000
The tsuba of this koshirae depicts a dragon in a cloud comes with a NBTHK hozon paper which attributes the tsuba to Wakashiba.
The design of the tsuba matches the fuchi kashira which also show dragons in clouds and continue the workman ship of the tsuba.
This type of finish is called kawari-nuri and the condition is absolutely pristine with no dents or cracks. A truly magnificent and rare piece of craftsmanship in this condition.
Koshirae for small wakizashi or large tanto
Signature/mei: mumei
Materials:
Era/jidai: late Edo
Dimensions:
Price: €3200 / $3500
The tsuba of this koshirae comes with a NBTHK hozon paper which attributes the tsuba to Aizu Shoami.
Koshirae for a Wakizashi
Signature/mei:
Materials:
Era/jidai: late Edo
Dimensions:
Price: €2500 / $2750
Koshirae for a Wakizashi
Signature/mei: unsigned/mumei
Materials:
Era/jidai: late Edo
Dimensions:
Price: €3900 / $4300
V
ery rare wakizashi koshirae, were the tsuka is wrapped in a black lacquered copper wire, which has been polished again down to the copper core. This is something you come across not often. Along with the other copper fittings and the dark green saya, this koshirae has a tranquil flavor that is believed to have been worn by an older samurai.
The reserved taste with the hut (on the tsuba as well as the complete kashira) and the chickens, which are a symbol of territorial defense, also indicate that the former owner carefully arranged this koshirae to his personal mindset.
Further this koshirae is complete and no fittings are missing. The conditions is superp so only a minimal sign of ware is shown on the lower saya.
Daisho Koshirae: Shishi and Peonies
Signature/mei: unsigned/mumei
Materials:
Era/jidai: late Edo
Dimensions dai:
Dimensions sho:
Price: €6500 / $7150
Daisho Koshirae with the famous theme of shishi and peonies in mint condition without any cracks or dents.
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