This is a magnificent set of Daisho Koshirae (matching mountings for a katana and wakizashi) featuring peony and butterfly designs in gold maki-e. The fittings are signed by Horie Okimune, a disciple of the renowned Horie Okimasa, and dated Bunkyu 2 (1862). This luxurious set is believed to have been favored by daimyo and powerful families during the late Edo period.
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Edo
Signed
We could not find an authenticity certificate on the seller’s listing. Japanese swords and fittings are normally papered by the NBTHK (or the NTHK). Without one, the attribution is the seller’s own assessment and has not been independently verified — treat it with caution and ask the dealer about certification before buying.
Except where the item is defective, we do not accept returns as a rule. In the case of an error on our part, please contact us by email within 3 days of the item's arrival.
This is a magnificent set of Daisho Koshirae (matching mountings for a katana and wakizashi) featuring peony and butterfly designs in gold maki-e. The fittings are signed by Horie Okimune, a disciple of the renowned Horie Okimasa, and dated Bunkyu 2 (1862). This luxurious set is believed to have been favored by daimyo and powerful families during the late Edo period.
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Signed
We could not find an authenticity certificate on the seller’s listing. Japanese swords and fittings are normally papered by the NBTHK (or the NTHK). Without one, the attribution is the seller’s own assessment and has not been independently verified — treat it with caution and ask the dealer about certification before buying.
Except where the item is defective, we do not accept returns as a rule. In the case of an error on our part, please contact us by email within 3 days of the item's arrival.