Japan, Medieval. A Rare Muromachi Period Tanto Forged By Bishu Osafune Norimitsu, C.1500 Newly Listed Artillerie R

Artillerie R

It is decorated by a matching olive green trim surrounding the edge of helmet with a dark green leather chin strap that is fastened to the interior core

He signed his Attestation Paper on May 17

in clay (slightly chipped at the 7 o’clock position)

on a leather string)

Japan, Medieval. A Rare Muromachi Period Tanto Forged By Bishu Osafune Norimitsu, C.1500 Newly Listed Artillerie RThe double sided steel blade featuring a diamond shaped cross section (known as a moroha blade) measures 274mm in total length, and 187mm from the ha machi (blade notch under the habaki), the mildly midare hitasura hamon (temper line) is visible on all ha (edges), adding a unique beauty to the blade, the kissaki (point) is sharp, at the base the habaki (metal sleeve) measures 21mm covering the ha machi creating a seamless line, sitting below the