Dragon Mountings: Antique Japanese Wakizashi Sword Samurai Katana Nihonto

Description: Please first read:1. Please note that bidders who cancelled their bids or orders will be blocked from all my listings, including this auction, to avoid any confusion.2. New eBay member with zero feedback please first contact me before bid, otherwise the bid will be cancelled. From Seller:I am a Japanese sword dealer, who is Japanese and is based in Tokyo, Japan, where is the best market to collect Japanese swords in the world. I am a member of NBTHK and Japan National Sword Dealers Association and am looking at 300-500 or even more Japanese swords every month to find wonderful Japanese swords to be listed here in my eBay store. I am proud of these listed Japanese swords, which passed my strict selection, and am pretty sure they attract many of you. Enjoy my swords, and I hope they are added to your collection soon. "Real Japanese Sword, Made in Japan, From Japan, By Japanese Seller" DESCRIPTION Product:Gorgeous dragon mountings: antique Japanese Wakizashi sword in Koshirae mountings Included:Antique Japanese Wakizashi sword in Koshirae mountingsSword bag Appealing Points: Fuchi collar, Kashira cap, and Tsuba guard have beautifully carved dragons in gold color. The blade is wide and thick with beautiful Hamon temper lines and grooves running in both sides.Saya scabbard is "Shu-zaya," which is beautifully lacquered in orange color. Features:Mei signature in Nakago tang: Mumei, i.e. no signature Jidai date: appears to be Shinto period (新刀, 1596-1763) based on some features of the bladeSugata structure: Shinogi-zukuriMune: Iori-muneBoshi head: Midare-komiKitae hada: Ko-itameHamon temper lines: Gunome-midareNakago tang: Ha-agari Kuri-jiriYasuri-me: O-suji-kaiMekugi hole: TwoHabaki collar: Dual piece copper Size (approximation):Cutting edge length (per registration): 46.4 cm (18 1/4")Nakago tang length: 13.6 cm (5 3/8")Whole blade length: 60 cm (23 5/8") Moto-haba: 32.5 mmSaki-haba: 22 mmMoto-gasane: 7 mmSaki-gasane: 5 mmSori curve: 10 mmKissaki point: 31 mmFitting: 68.1 cm (16 13/16")Tsuka handle: 17.6 cm (6 15/16") Weight (approximation):Bare blade: 538 g (1.19 lb)With fitting: 956 g (2.11 lb) Condition: The blade is finely polished and is in very good condition with some minor flaws and scratches, which are not fatal. Koshirae mountings are in very good condition with normal wears seen in items of this age. One of two tassels of sword bag is cut. Sold as-is. Please see many pictures attached below. These pictures are my descriptions. Please view them carefully for conditions (including, but not limited to, the above mentioned) and details.Note 1: Please note that due to differences in computer monitors and different lighting conditions, there may be some variations in this item's appearance.Note 2: Please note that in some pictures there is a reflection of camera on the blade, but it is not flaw. Please feel free to ask me if you would like to double check it. xvpbvx 　　　 PAYMENT● Payments managed by eBay● Payment must be received within 3 days after the end of auction, or your order will be cancelled. SHIPPING & HANDLINGShipping Method: EMS (i.e. expedited shipping) or other possible alternatives(Shipping continues to be slow due to the pandemic situations.) 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Price: 4800 USD

Location: Tokyo

End Time: 2024-04-09T08:25:43.000Z

Shipping Cost: 100 USD