Lot Essay
Previously sold in these Rooms, 1 December, 1987, lot 220
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MOMOYAMA PERIOD (16TH-17TH CENTURY), SIGNED IESADA
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A Halberd Blade (Naginata)
Momoyama period (16th-17th century), signed Iesada
Naginata configuration with itame forging pattern and midare tempered edge, the blade carved with naginata no hi and with inscriptions Hachiman daibosatsu and Kasugu daimyojin; long tapering tang unshortened with one mekugi-ana; in wood storage scabbard
20¼in. (51.3cm.) long
Momoyama period (16th-17th century), signed Iesada
Naginata configuration with itame forging pattern and midare tempered edge, the blade carved with naginata no hi and with inscriptions Hachiman daibosatsu and Kasugu daimyojin; long tapering tang unshortened with one mekugi-ana; in wood storage scabbard
20¼in. (51.3cm.) long