
KATANA by KAI MIHARA

Koshirae
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Omote.
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Ura.
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N.B.T.H.K. Hozon Origami
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Hamachi Detail
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Monouchi Detail
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Kissaki Detail
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Tsuba
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Fuchi
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Kashira
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Tsukaito and Menuki
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KATANA by KAI MIHARA (72.2 cm.)
An O-Suriage middle Muromachi Katana, accompanied by an
N.B.T.H.K. Hozon Origami attributing the blade to Kai Mihara.
This blade bears a Koshi Yujyo Gold Foil Habaki and is mounted
in a good Shirasaya. The Koshirae, consisting of an iron
Owari Sukashi Tsuba with 'bracken-ears' design and similarly themed
Shakudo Fuchi Kashira and Menuki under a green silk Tsukaito and an
Ishime lacquered Saya, contained in a silk brocade bag. It is
accompanied by an N.B.T.H.K. Hozon Origami.
Price: $9,250.
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