Find Lots

• Auction House:
  Cordy's
• Sale Name:
  December Art & Antique Auction
• Sale Date:
  04 Dec 2012 ~ 9am (NZ time) (Lots 1 - 349)
  04 Dec 2012 ~ 5pm (NZ time) (Lots 350 - 878)
• Lot #:
  296
• Lot Description:
  A rare and important Japanese Wakizashi sword signed ‘Izumi no Kami Kunisada’
  a second generation smith, later known as ‘Inoue Shinkai’ complete with authentication papers (Tokubetsu Hozon level) issued by the Japanese Sword Preservation Society (NBTHK) stating that this sword is especially worthy of preservation. The 56 cm blade is in full polish with a very flamboyant and active hamon (temper pattern), typical of his early work. Shinkai was the eldest son of the first generation Izumi (no) Kami Kunisada. In the beginning he inscribed his name in the same manner as his father, Kunisada. He is known to have made many Daisaku blades for his father in his father’s later years. Around 1661 he received the right to put the Kiku mon on his blade. Around 1672 he became a lay priest and started signing his name Inoue Shinkai. He died suddenly on November 9, 1682. He is recognised as one of the best smiths of the Shinto (late 16thC to late 18thC) period rated Saijo Saku (Supreme made), one of only nine Smiths given this ranking in that period.
• Estimate:
  NZ$30,000 - 30,000
• Realised Price:
  *****
  

  Can't see the realised price? Upgrade your subscription now!

• Category:
  Oriental

This Sale has been held and this item is no longer available. Details are provided for information purposes only.