Japanese Early Edo Wakizashi Sword Fine Temper Koshirae Fittings Iron Tsuba —
Japanese Early Edo Wakizashi Sword Fine Temper Koshirae Fittings – Iron Tsuba. Antique & Historic Japanese Early Edo (17 – 18th Century) Period Wakizashi, this Traditional Hand Forged Sword Displays a Early Style of Craftsmanship, Mounted in Koshirae with a Solid Iron Tsuba showing Some Light Gold Embellishments that have faded with time, Antique Gold Menuki Clusters, and Decorative Type Kashira & Fuchi, this Nice Example Rests in a More Modern Lacquered Saya (Scabbard) – The Tsuka (Handle) Features Neatly Matching Motif Parts and a Very Tight Older Silk Wrap but a small area of loss to the ray veneer under the wrap as shown; Exquisite Early Hand Forged Water Quenched Blade Exhibits an Interesting Wavy Hamon. Frosty in Appearance and Visible Into the Tip with a Solid Grain Structure Offset; Tang is Mumei (unsigned) and only has one mounting hole present – Absolute Top Quality Candidate Remains in Clean Polish; with the Blade Measuring 14 1/2 Inches (Habaki is easy to remove), 18 1/2 from the Tip to the Top of the Tang, 21 with the Tsuka (handle) Mounted, and 21 1/2 Resting in the Saya – Excellent. Condition for the Age as Photographed with wear and the b. Lade showing a few tiny surface blemishes and a few forgining flaws (Kizu) as. Seen, this pieces is tight at the tsuba , A Genuine Fine Japanese Art Piece without Question. Exceptional and Eye Catching Candidate for Display in any Edged Weapons Collection, Office, Lodge or Curation of Fine Objects of Art, This Special Example Will Certainly Add to Any Setting of Antique Weapons. Recent Acquisition & Presented as Acquired, Scarce Antique. Check back often – we search estates and sources across the world to bring a fine selection of militaria. Please review all photos for details regarding the condition of the item listed – further condition information will be included in the listing as is relevant, if you need additional photographs or have questions regarding the condition please do not hesitate to ask. I describe all items to the best of my ability – please do not hesitate to ask any and all questions prior to the close of the listing. Mistakes very rarely occur – however if one does please rest assured that it will be corrected. International Buyers are Welcome!
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