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 split

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.