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"Shin-Shinto Wakizashi with Full Mounts and Kozuka, Dated Ansei 2 (1855) (SW1981)
Guns International #: 103289758 Seller's Inventory #: SW1981
Category: Edged Weapons Pre 1900 - Collectibles - Asian
Seller's Information
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Seller: Collectors Firearms
Company: CollectorsFirearms, Inc
Member Since: 3/6/07
First Name: E-commerce
Last Name: Department
State: Texas
Zip: 77063
Country: United States
Phone: (713) 575-5814
Fax: (713) 781-6407
Platinum Seller
Number of Active Listings: 8125
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: M/C, VISA, American Express and Discover
Description:
"This Japanese wakizashi has a blade length of 18 7/16 inches (nagasa) and is mounted in full Edo-period koshirae. The tang bears a long dedicatory inscription on one side and a date reading Ansei 2nd year, 8th month (August 1855) on the other, firmly placing the sword in the late Edo Shin-Shinto period. The blade is well-forged with a clear suguha hamon and a healthy kissaki. It remains in polish with crisp lines and strong activity. The sword is accompanied by attractive Edo-period mounts: • Fuchi-kashira decorated in nanako with gilt geometric designs. • Menuki in the form of a detailed figure. • Iron tsuba with patinated surface. • Saya lacquered with inlaid gold characters. • Kozuka with bronze handle decorated in gilt floral designs, housing a kogatana blade with signature. This is a very desirable example of a signed and dated Shin-Shinto wakizashi, preserved in complete mounts with decorative fittings and kozuka. A collectible Edo-period package appealing for both its documented blade and its refined koshirae.
Price: $3,995.00