Lot 37
- 37
A FINE TANTO THE KOSHIRAE MEIJI PERIOD, LATE 19TH CENTURY |
Estimate
8,000 - 10,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- The mount: 37 cm, 14 5/8 in.
the blade: a yoroi-doshi style with a deep koshi-hi with a narrow hi beneath it the koshirae: the gnarled wood koshirae inlaid in silver, copper, gilt and shakudo with a snake emerging from crevices, the silver fuchi kashira inlaid in gilt and shakudo with grasses, a slug emerging from the fuchi
Condition
The faint hamon is visible throughout. Cracks and minor losses to lacquer throughout, as well as some restoration to metal ornaments.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."