Sep 14, 2009 10:00 EST
Asian Works of Art
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Japanese Presentation Sword
19th Century
Completely sheathed in fitted sections of ivory carved in deep relief with samurai in pine forest settings. Length 66 inches.
Provenance:
Maryhill Museum of Art, Goldendale, Washington
Sold for $9,375
Estimated at $1,000 - $1,500
Includes Buyer's Premium
Japanese Presentation Sword
19th Century
Completely sheathed in fitted sections of ivory carved in deep relief with samurai in pine forest settings. Length 66 inches.
Provenance:
Maryhill Museum of Art, Goldendale, Washington
One section missing from tsuba area, some splitting to smaller sections of ivory, blade probably not original to handle, blade has rust, very small dent to most extreme part of blade tip.
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Auction: Asian Works of Art, Sep 14, 2009
