A remarkable signed Itomaki no tachi is presented here. This sword features a scabbard (saya) executed in enamel with gold flake, along with components such as the scabbard wrap (watari-maki or saya-ito), hangers (ashi), scabbard rings (semegane), scabbard tip (sayajiri), and a handle (tsuka) adorned with rayskin, 51 mm in width menukis, pommel cap (kubuto-gane), beautifully executed handle wrap (tsuka-ito), collar (fuchi), well-crafted guard (tsuba), large spacers (o-seppa), and an exquisite signed blade. It comes with a vertical stand featuring inlay and finely executed central long-tailed chicken (onagadori) and ruyi clouds throughout. From an 1165 Park Ave NYC estate. Dimensions: The cutting blade measures approximately 27" in length, with a width of approximately 29.80 mm at the base of the cutting edge.

The sword and its stand exhibit typical signs of aging, with the stand showing chips, losses, and lacquer fading. Furthermore, there is evidence of lacquer fading on the saya and the tsuka-ito, and ashi. If you're currently viewing this lot on Live Auctioneers, we kindly recommend visiting our website to access all (48) available photos.