Two Japanese Swords, 17th and 19th century. Marks: Katana signed Minamoto Nobukuni Yoshisuke saku. 37-1/2 x 2-1/2 x 2 inches... (Total: 2 Items)

Description

Two Japanese Swords, 17th and 19th century
Marks: Katana signed Minamoto Nobukuni Yoshisuke saku
37-1/2 x 2-1/2 x 2 inches (95.2 x 6.3 x 5.1 cm) (longest)

Comprising:
1. A katana, signed Minamoto Nobukuni Yoshisuke saku, late 17th century. With black lacquer scabbard, gunto brass tsuba with shakudo Nanako fuchi and menuki of waterwheels;
2. A wakizashi, 19th century, unsigned, with a lacquer scabbard and iron Kinai tsuba pierced with aubergines, along with a shakudo and gilt fuchi of dragon, signed Hide no moto.



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