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Property from a Northern California Estate
Kiyotsuna (active circa 1360)
A Nio tachiMuromachi period (1333-1573), 14th centurySugata (configuration): honzukuri, iorimune, koshizori, ko-gissakiKitae (forging pattern): ko-itame mixed with mokumeHamon (tempering pattern): nioi-deki, ko-gunome midare with faint utsuriBoshi (tip): midare komiNakago (tang): o-suriage with indistinct file marks, four holes and signed KiyotsunaHabaki (collar): one-piece, gold-foilNagasa (length from tip to beginning of tang): 25 1/2in (64.7cm)Motohaba (width at start of tempered edge): 1in (2.5cm)Sakihaba (width before tip): 5/8in (1.6cm)In a shirasaya (wood storage scabbard)With a gold nashiji lacquer saya mounted with shakudo and gold tachi hardwareWith Hozon Token (Sword Worthy of Preservation) certificate no. 352290 issued by the Nihon Bijutsu Token Hozon Kyokai (Society for the Preservation of the Japanese Art Sword), dated February 2, 1999
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ProvenancePurchased from Japan Sword Company, Tokyo, 2001
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Please note the estimate for this lot should read $4,000-6,000.