Short Japanese Saber, Wakizashi Japan, XIXth Century, Edo Period (1603-1868)

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Object description :

"Short Japanese Saber, Wakizashi Japan, XIXth Century, Edo Period (1603-1868)"

Japanese short sword, wakizashi
Japan, 19th century, Edo period (1603-1868)
Total length: 50cm ;
Blade length: 42.5cm; Nagasa: 31.5cm
Blade weight : 248 grs

Blade (sugata): slightly curved, with Toran ha. temper line.
Copper habaki.
The spindle is in white shagreen, braided brown, with a pair of menuki representing jingaza weapon hats.
Fuchi- Kashira en suite featuring foliage and a stirrup topped with a silver moon.
Iron tsuba, pierced and engraved with lines.
Black lacquered wooden scabbard (saya).
Alloy Kozuka decorated with foliage and birds (reported).

Good condition.

Text and photos © FCP CORIDON

Ref.LP3770

Price: 1 400 €