Kantaro

More detailed pictures on the Markus site: Images for 4439153. KABUTOWARI (hachiwari), Japan, “Helmet -/skullbreaker”, Edo period, 17th/19th century. - Auctionet

A friend of mine spotted this Kabutowari last month in Sweden. I would like your opignion on this piece. He did not buy it. It was sold for 321 euro. 4439153. KABUTOWARI (hachiwari), Japan, “Helmet -/skullbreaker”, Edo period, 17th/19th century. Description Signed. Kusunoki Masashige's name is written on the blade. Koshirae (sheath) in wood with black/red lacquer work. Length of blade 30cm. Total length 54cm. Condition Good condition of blade, has a small crack on the “breaking part”. Mekugi (sprint) is missing. Extensive lacquer wear on koshirae. What do you think? Kind regards.

Hmm is it Sanskrit? (संस्कृतम्)

I am just a newbee but I am a bit puzzled by this "strange" story...

Yes indeed Erik that could be an explication...who knows?

100% positive feedback 937 items sold... MoRe than 20 years on Ebay... Well some seem to like it...

How large and heavy?

Pffft only now you tell us...

nope

Luca, can you show us the other side?

Is she Japanese?

Forget the sword and get a wife...she will tell you what to do.

I see it Sam, thanks a lot! MARTO-Crane Wakizashi-Oriental Weapons