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Short Japanese sword, wakizashi
Japan, 19th century, Edo period (1603-1868)
Long. total: 50cm;
Long. of the blade: 42.5cm; Nagasa: 31.5cm
Blade weight: 248 grams
Blade (sugata): slightly curved, with Toran ha temper line.
Habaki in copper.
The rocket is in white shagreen, braided in brown, topped with a pair of menuki extras of the jingaza weapon hats.
Fuchi-Kashira en suite with foliage extras and a stirrup surmounted by a silver moon.
Iron tsuba, pierced and engraved with lines.
Sheath (saya) in black lacquered wood.
Alloy kozuka decorated with foliage and birds (reported).
Good condition.
Text and photos © FCP CORIDON
Ref.LP3770
Ref: RV90TMMZUM