Antique Japanese sword in koshirae (wakizashi), Edo period
Click here to view this lot Antique Japanese sword in koshirae (shinogi-zukuri wakizashi). The blade was forged in Edo period, "mumei" (school and maker unknown). The blade has original good polish and shows some fine scratches, "mokume hada suguha hamon", "/komidare", "ubu nakago" (not shortened). Length "nagasa": 45.6 cm, length in koshirae: 73 cm, "motogasane" (sheet thickness at the nakago): 7 mm, "motohaba" (blade width at the nakago): 2.9 cm, "sori" (bend): 1 cm. There is no chip, no crack, no bend in the blade and "cutting edge" is very sharp, guaranteed no "hagire". The saya has a few small cracks in the varnish. A beautiful antique "kodogu" (sword fittings) finish the sword all the way! This wakizashi is complete and in good collectible condition. The sword has a copy of "torokusho" (Japanese registration certificate), original "torokusho" remains in Japan.Iām not responsible for any import taxes or charges, nor am I liable for any delays at customs or at the post office. Please contact the customs office of your country.I have tried to describe the condition of this item as accurately as possible, including any defects, but Iām not a sword expert.I have attached many photos of the object, please have a look at these for an impression. PLEASE NOTE: This sale is final, no returns.Good luck!Click here to visit Catawiki Read More