Two Japanese swords that have the edge

IN CONTRAST to Sotheby’s and Christie’s, who usually offer Japanese arms and armour in Japanese works of art sales, Bonhams (19.5/10% buyers premium) include theirs as a section in militaria auctions.

Their December 2 auction opened with 55 Japanese lots, mostly edged weapons including a number of ka…

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