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August Gallery Auction

Fri, Aug 21, 2026 01:00PM EDT
Lot 3385

Signed Japanese Katana Sword, Ishii Akifusa, 1927

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

Japanese Sword, Ishii Akifusa (1909-1993) Made in 1927.  {Overall length 39 inches, including scabbard 40 1/2 inches}

Condition

Overall in good condition. Pin missing from handle, areas of wear and loss on scabbard.

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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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