Blade for a Sword (Katana) with Mounting (Shikomizue)

Blade inscribed by Yokoyama Kōzukedaijō Sukesada Japanese

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The tang of this sword bears the signature of its maker, the famous swordsmith Yokoyama Kōzukedaijō Sukesada, and the date of its completion, February 1677. Dated works by this master are rare. The mounting, which dates from the nineteenth century, is in the form of a walking stick, disguising the weapon.

Blade for a Sword (<i>Katana</i>) with Mounting (<i>Shikomizue</i>), Blade inscribed by Yokoyama Kōzukedaijō Sukesada (Japanese, 1627–1716), Steel, wood, cherry-blossom bark, brass, lacquer, Japanese

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Blade for a Sword (<i>Katana</i>) with Mounting (<i>Shikomizue</i>), Blade inscribed by Yokoyama Kōzukedaijō Sukesada (Japanese, 1627–1716), Steel, wood, cherry-blossom bark, brass, lacquer, Japanese
Blade for a Sword (<i>Katana</i>) with Mounting (<i>Shikomizue</i>), Blade inscribed by Yokoyama Kōzukedaijō Sukesada (Japanese, 1627–1716), Steel, wood, cherry-blossom bark, brass, lacquer, Japanese
Blade for a Sword (<i>Katana</i>) with Mounting (<i>Shikomizue</i>), Blade inscribed by Yokoyama Kōzukedaijō Sukesada (Japanese, 1627–1716), Steel, wood, cherry-blossom bark, brass, lacquer, Japanese
Blade for a Sword (<i>Katana</i>) with Mounting (<i>Shikomizue</i>), Blade inscribed by Yokoyama Kōzukedaijō Sukesada (Japanese, 1627–1716), Steel, wood, cherry-blossom bark, brass, lacquer, Japanese
Blade for a Sword (<i>Katana</i>) with Mounting (<i>Shikomizue</i>), Blade inscribed by Yokoyama Kōzukedaijō Sukesada (Japanese, 1627–1716), Steel, wood, cherry-blossom bark, brass, lacquer, Japanese
Blade for a Sword (<i>Katana</i>) with Mounting (<i>Shikomizue</i>), Blade inscribed by Yokoyama Kōzukedaijō Sukesada (Japanese, 1627–1716), Steel, wood, cherry-blossom bark, brass, lacquer, Japanese

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