Fine Arms, Armour, Ethnographic & Asian

Japanese Wakizashi, Shinto Period 1868-1912

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Start price: $800

Estimated price: $1,600 - $2,400

Buyer's premium: 25%

Sales Tax: On the lot's price and buyer's premium

Japanese short sword or wakizashi with red wavy lacquer scabbard and brass mounts. The hardware and mounts in brass with similar engraving of a cloud like design. Tightly wrapped leather grip with ray skin underneath and circular form menuki. Tsuba with a textured and cloud incised pattern. The blade single edged very good quality and condition with unique Hamon. Size 23 1/2" L, blade 15 1/2" L

Condition: Well preserved condition throughout.