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Japanese Tanto or Short Sword 11 1/2" blade, full period mountings with fancy fittings, authenticati

Currency:USD Category:Antiques Start Price:750.00 USD Estimated At:1,500.00 - 3,000.00 USD
Japanese Tanto or Short Sword 11 1/2  blade, full period mountings with fancy fittings, authenticati
Japanese Tanto or Short Sword 11 1/2" blade, full period mountings with fancy fittings, authentication papers from Japanese Sword Society (NBTHK). Paperwork states: The blade is attributed to and manufactured by Yamato Daijo Masanori, is unsigned and11 1/2" blade, full period mountings with fancy fittings, authentication papers from Japanese Sword Society (NBTHK). Paperwork states: The blade is attributed to and manufactured by Yamato Daijo Masanori, is unsigned and would date to about17th Century, is rated as Kanteisho or "An Important Work". The blade has been professionally Japanese polished and is in excellent condition. The original papers are included. The scabbard shows most of its original lacquer, matching highgrade fittings with exceptional Kozuka knife, silver Tsuba, silver Habachi, and matching fittings on grip with interesting animal figure Menuki.