August Gallery Auction
Fri, Aug 21, 2026 01:00PM EDT
Lot 3384
A Group of Japanese Samurai Wakizashi and Katana Swords
Estimate: $300 - $500
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $1 |
| $5 | $5 |
| $50 | $10 |
| $200 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,500 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
A Group of Japanese Samurai Wakizashi and Katana Swords; a)Katana with turned wood handle, wood and cord scabbard, and blade with marks (overall length 34 inches not including scabbard); b) Wakizashi with black cord covered skin handle, black enamel scabbard, and steel blade with no marks (Overall length 25 1/2 inches- not including in scabbard); c) Wakizashi with matching wood handle and scabbard, (Overall length 17 inches - not including scabbard).
Condition
Each sword shows signs of wear, a) wear on handle, splitting along previous repairs on scabbard, blade has tarnish. Please contact Asian Art Department for full condition report and additional photographs.
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From an important private collection in Northern California, assembled over several decades with a sustained dedication to Japanese artworks. The collector now wishes to share these works in the public interest, enabling a wider audience to appreciate and study the beauty of Japanese art. Michaan’s Auctions is deeply honored to have been entrusted with this significant collection.
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