JAPANESE WAKIZASHI SWORD

JAPANESE WAKIZASHI SWORD Shinshinto period. 54.3cm nagasa of classic shinogi zukuri form with a deeply cut bo-hi (groove). Iori mune, hamon of an angled midare with areas reminiscent of kataochi and tobiyaki. Copper habaki. Nagako measures approximately 14cm with two mekugi-ana, and signed with five characters; difficult to read due to some oxidation. Small sized iron tsuba with mixed metal relief birds flyng above waves. Brown tsuka ito bound over sa-me and copper catfish menuki. Added leather straps and catch at fuchi and kashira. Shirasaya from a different sword with sayagaki attributon and brass hanger. CONDITION: In an old polish with hamon clear and well defined throughout. Scattered kizu at monouchi and some chipping along cutting edge from use. Mounts with age related distress and rubs. Shirasaya splitting along the cutting edge, exercise caution. Name Value Blade Length 54.3cm Overall Length 89cm in mounts, Name, Value, Blade Length, 54.3cm, Overall Length, 89cm in mounts

Estimate:£376.77

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