June 16, 2012
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Viewing NotesFrom the Collection of George Welch, internationally known as an authoritative figure and collector of Japanese swords. George dedicated the past 70 years of his life to collecting and acquiring knowledge of Samurai Swords, wood blocks and Asian Antiques.
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Lot 2001: Rare Japanese sword, Tachi-me Kuniyoshi
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Description: Mei: Tachi-me Kuniyoshi. Jidai: Tempuku era 1233 Kamakura period. Nagasa 70.3 cms. Nakago length: 8.5 cms. Sugata: Shinogi-zukuri narrow mihaba tori-zori. Nakago: Futsu. Tip: Suriage. Yasuri-mei: Kiri. Holes: 3. Jihada: Ko-itame with a little O-hada mixed in places, one side has some Rai-like Jitetsu. Boshi: Ko-maro. Hamon: Niedki suguha with small midare. Horimono: none. 40" long in sheath, blade is 28.5".
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Lot 2002: Shakumi Noh Mask by Ujiharu Nagasawa
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Description: 8 1/4" x 5 1/4" wood carved mask, hand decorated face. Bears carved signature on back of mask. With fabric pouch and wooden case. Case bears signature on exterior and interior of lid.
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Lot 2003: Oriental porcelain dog figures
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Description: 7" tall.
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Lot 2004: Quartz carved Buddha figure
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Description: 5" tall. Minor wear along bottom rim.
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Lot 2005: Oriental bronze tripod libation vessel
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Description: On wooden stand. 5.75" tall, approx. 7" tall incl. base.
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