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Edo-Period Japanese Wakizashi Blade in Saya
Estimate: $300-$500
Sold
$300
Timed Auction
Arms, Armor and Militaria Online
Location
Cincinnati
Description
Edo-Period Japanese Wakizashi Blade in Saya
17.25" nagasa. 23.5" overall. Shinogi-zukuri blade with two hole nakago. Blade features a chu-kissaki, yakizume boshi, ihori mune, midare-togari hamon, and muji or itame hada. Blade is with a black lacquer wood saya and two piece gilt habaki. Item is without tsuka and tsuba fittings. Likely Edo-period.
This lot is located in Cincinnati.
Condition
Fair. Possibly polished incorrectly as yokote is no longer visible and shinogi has a smooth appearance, with scattered scratching, pitting, grain openings, and a few small bites to blade.
Quantity
1