FR EN
1 / 23
an image of a samurai sword with a wooden handlea close up of a samurai sword with a wooden handlean image of a samurai sword on a white backgroundthree different types of knifes are shown on a white backgroundtwo knives that are sitting side by side on a white surfacea close up of a large knife with writing on ita close up of a knife with a dragon on ita close up of a sword on a white backgroundan image of a very nice looking knife on a white backgrounda close up of a knife on a white background with a patternan image of a black and gold dragon on a black and white backgroundan image of a black and gold dragon on a black backgroundan image of a black and gold dragon design on a roll of papera close up of a knife on a white backgroundan image of a close up of a knife on a white backgrounda close up of a knife on a white backgrounda close up view of a sword with a decorative handlea close up of a metal object on a white backgrounda close up of a knife on a white backgrounda close up of a knife on a wooden polea close up of a knife and a knife blade on a white backgroundthree different types of knives are shown on a white backgrounda knife with writing on it sitting on a stand
Premium Piguet Hôtel des Ventes

2019 - * - Wakizashi (sword), Japan, Edo period, lacquered wooden saya,…
See original version (French)

Estimate CHF 2,000 - CHF 3,000
Sale commission
Description
Wakizashi (sword), Japan, Edo period, lacquered wooden saya, decorated with takamaki-e and hiramaki-e designs of a phoenix amongst wisteria on a black background, metal blade signed 清光 (Kiyomitsu), fuchi-kashira, kojiri and kurikata decorated with flowers on a nanako ground, stingray-skin tsuka, with two metal menuki, one in the shape of a samurai, the other in the shape of Hotei, metal tsuba in mokko gatta style, decorated with a carp amidst waves on a nanako ground, length approx. 45 cm (from kissaki to mune machi), total length 61 cm (blade). With a kozuka (knife) featuring a handle decorated with a playful karako against a nanako ground, the blade signed, and a metal kogai decorated with objects used in the tea ceremony, against a nanako ground (* For this lot, the VAT payable by the buyer is calculated on the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, totalling 35.13% inclusive of VAT.) General surface wear A few surface scratches Some traces of verdigris Wear and chips to the lacquer A few nicks A few dents A wakizashi, Japan, Edo period, blade signed Kiyomitsu 清光, approximately 45 cm long from the kissaki to the mune-machi, blade 61 cm long overall, with a kozuka bearing the blade signature and a metal kogai (* For this lot, the successful bidder agrees to pay a buyer’s premium of 35.13% (including VAT) on the hammer price.)
See original version (French)
Auto-translation. Refer to original language for legal validity.
About the sale Art from the Orient and the Far East – Paintings and sculptures
Auction location
Auction time 09/23/2026 at 10:00 AM
Pictures credits: Contact the Auction House
You may also like