Bidspirit auction | Japanese katana. Japanese school. 19th

Japanese katana. Japanese school. 19th century. - Steel, wood, and carved bone. Measures 82 x 4 x 2.5 cm. This Japanese katana features a curved blade with an elegant silhouette, mounted on a richly decorated hilt. The hilt is adorned with carved plates depicting traditional scenes and motifs, separated by ornate metal ferrules. The overall effect demonstrates a remarkable balance between functionality and symbolic value, characteristic of the samurai tradition. The carefully proportioned blade and the harmonious assembly reflect the high level of Japanese forging, where each element serves both a structural and aesthetic purpose. This piece belongs to the 19th-century Japanese arms production, a period of transition in which the katana retained its strong cultural, spiritual, and ceremonial significance.