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LOT #185
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
Estimate: $200 - $400
Hammer Price: $600
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
Dimensions: Width: 1 1/2 inches, Length: 35 3/8 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
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Sales Tax: California (7.250%), Florida (6.000%), Georgia (8.500%), Kansas (6.500%), New Jersey (6.625%), New Mexico (5.125%), New York (8.875%), Pennsylvania (6.000%), Washington (10.500%)