Sold at Austin Auction Gallery

Japanese Katana Short Sword

Price realized
$488
Pre-sale estimate
$150 – $250
Hammer price
$400
Category
Firearms & Militaria
Sold
December 6, 2025
Sale
DAY 2 - GILDED WINTER: FINE JEWELRY & ESTATE COLLECTIONS DECEMBER 2025

Lot description

Japanese Katana, a Short Sword, the 18.25" slightly curved blade with light hammon marks, the wood handle held by a single mekugi (wood pag) to the unmarked nakajo (blade tang), the blade edge with multiple nicks, the wood handle with splits, the wood scabbard with loss, overall with scabbard approx. 35.75"l, 1.30lbs

This lot sold at a past Austin Auction Gallery sale. Prices realized include the buyer's premium and are provided for research only — they are not an appraisal or a guarantee of future value.