Description: Very Finely Mounted Japanese Samurai Sword Wakizashi With Excellent Signed Hamano Mounts Country of Origin:JapanBlade Length:15 1/8" (approx.)Manufacture Date Range:Early 1800s*Condition:Excellent (please refer to photographs)Stock No:004429 A Very Finely Mounted Japanese Samurai Sword Wakizashi With Excellent Signed Hamano School Fuchi, Kashira, And Kurikata All Ensuite The Blade Koto The Mounts Early 1800’s. 15 and 1/8th inch shobu tsukuri blade with wide regular midare hamon and itame hada. The blade in almost full bright polish with a few minor areas of shintetsu. Ubu, mu mei nakago with one mekugi-ana. Cat scratched gilt copper habaki. Circular iron Choshu School tsuba decorated in lustrous best black shakudo with a scholar details picked out in bright gold against a chiseled landscape. Fine and genuine signed fuchi kashira depicting a fierce bearded warrior in dark shibuichi with copper and gold details. Kojiri ensuite decorated with a samurai warrior holding his katana aloft. Very fine signed Hamano kozuka of brown shibuichi decorated in relief with a nobleman seated at a table guarded by a terrifying warrior holding a Chinese style pole arm with extensive gold details the blade issuing from a copper dragon’s mouth. Fine shakudo menuki in the form of fierce samurai with gold details of excellent quality. This compelling set of mounts and blade is contained in its beautiful ribbed same saya. The saya in pristine condition with no visible damage and lovely hand worn patina. A really great ensemble of fine signed soft metal mounts. * Please refer to the photographs of this item when assessing its condition. Where there is a discrepancy between the photographs and the textual description provided, the photographs are to be considered the authoritative description. Additional information: Further information or questions are best answered via eBay messaging. We are open between Noon and 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time, Tuesday through Saturday. Shipping Information: Unless otherwise stated, the fee for shipping and packing on all purchases is not included in the purchase price. Domestic purchases will be shipped via USPS Priority Mail or FedEx Ground with signature on receipt and insurance. Items longer than 60 inches can be deceptively expensive to ship; we will work with you to find the most economical method of shipping. We will also combine multiple purchases where possible to help keep shipping costs down. International Customers must contact us directly to determine actual shipping costs and insurance, and are solely responsible for any and all duties and fees. THERE ARE NO RETURNS FOR INTERNATIONAL SHIPMENTS. Customers may also choose to pick up any purchases from our Culver City Store in Los Angeles. Obviously there is no additional fee for this! Payment Information: PayPal is the easiest form of payment. Satisfaction Guarantee: If not satisfied with this item within fourteen (14) days of receiving it, return the item in the same condition as shipped, shipping it the same way as sent to you. You will receive a full refund, minus shipping costs. Cleaning, disassembling, or altering of the item in any way will void inspection and return privileges. We require notification within this fourteen (14) day period if you intend to return an item. You need to know the laws of your city, county, state, or country and be sure you can own this item. See our other listings
Price: 3200 USD
Location: Culver City, California
End Time: 2024-09-16T06:51:56.000Z
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All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
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Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
Region of Origin: Japan
Age: 1800-1849
California Prop 65 Warning: This product contains or may contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
