Ken Corneal Estate Bladed Weapon Collection
Tuesday, 3 - Monday, 16 February 2026

Contemporary Katana sword by Zeng with traditional forged 29 inch blade with o-notare hamon,

Estimate $300 - $600

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Lot Details

11" curved tsuka with one mekugi, white rayskin bound wrapped with blue silk cord binding and mounted with menuki of dragons. Saya painted red ochre with black fleck bound with a blue and white sageo.

Contemporary Katana sword by Zeng with traditional forged 29 inch blade with o-notare hamon, Image 1++
Contemporary Katana sword by Zeng with traditional forged 29 inch blade with o-notare hamon, Image 1++
Contemporary Katana sword by Zeng with traditional forged 29 inch blade with o-notare hamon, Image 1++
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