Chinese Sword Assortment

(4) items including (2) broadswords / kung fu swords with a sword having 7-star Longquan marks on each side of blade, polished ray skin handle and scabbard and (2) katana style swords with a reproduction of a Japanese World War II NCO sword; together with (2) samurai style sword guards including reproduction of Japanese World War II officer pierced tsuba

Provenance: The Estate of George 'Yorgo' Demetrakopoulos; professor, assistant director of the Medieval Institute and assistant to the dean at Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, Michigan from 1965-2000

Property from: a Kalamazoo, Michigan estate

Length: 35 3/8 inches, Width: 1 1/2 inches (Longquan sword, tip to pommel (average))

Condition: Very Good to Fair, overall light to moderate wear consistent with normal use; light to moderate oxidation on blades; a broadsword lacks scabbard and missing adornments on handle; smaller katana style sword having wear to cloth scabbard wrapping; scratches, nicks, scuffs and rust spots throughout; wear to fittings; dirt / debris accumulation especially in recessed areas

Disclaimers: please note: this lot came from a house that had been closed for some time and a musty odor may be present

Category: Military & Weapons > Samurai Swords

Estimated Sale Time: 12:48 pm CST

Shipping Status: Shipping Quote



Sales Tax: California (7.25%), Florida (6%), Georgia (8.5%), Kansas (6.5%), New Jersey (6.625%), New Mexico (5.125%), New York (8.875%), Pennsylvania (6%), Washington (10.5%)

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Last modified: June 6, 2022, 9:50 am

Very Good to Fair, overall light to moderate wear consistent with normal use; light to moderate oxidation on blades; a broadsword lacks scabbard and missing adornments on handle; smaller katana style sword having wear to cloth scabbard wrapping; scratches, nicks, scuffs and rust spots throughout; wear to fittings; dirt / debris accumulation especially in recessed areas

1.5 x 35.375 in