11-06: Katana signed Kaneoto, Gendaito

  • $5,000-$10,000
  • Full Collection

  • Nagasa:

    65.6 cm. / 25.88 in.

  • Sori:

    2.03 cm. / .8 in.

  • Motomihaba:

    3.1 cm. / 1.21 in.

  • Motokasane:

    .66 cm. / .26 in.

  • Sakimihaba:

    2.3 cm. / .92 in.

  • Sakikasane:

    .49 cm. / .19 in.

  • Mekugi-ana:

    1

A good gendaito piece made by an Imperial army sword smith living in Seki, Mino province. He produced in 1920’s-30’s. Saya is older and needs some repair. Tsuka is good condition with clean menuki and simple kashira/kojiri. Nice Edo period tsuba. Ko kissaki with ko-maru. Tight masame hada. Hammon in gunome nioi deki. Cleanly done bo-hi with soe-bi.

Yasurime is takanoha.
Signed: Noshu no Ju Toi Otoni Kaneoto. (Hawleys: KAN 2004)

Asking Price: $6,500

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