Signed & Dated 1665: Japanese Wakizashi Sword Shigekuni重國 Samurai Katana Nihonto
Item History & Price
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DESCRIPTION
Product:Signed & dated 1665 AD: antique Japanese Wakizashi sword "Shigekuni 重國" in Koshirae mountings
Included:Antique Japanese Wakizashi sword "Shigekuni 重國" in Koshirae decorated mountings Sword bag, which is made of Kimono cloth Sword registration issued by Tokyo Metropolitan Board of Education (copy (original shall be returned to the local authority))
Appealing Points: The blade is signed (Nanki SHIGEKUNI) and dated 1665 AD.The blade is finely polished and is in excellent condition.The blade is well forged and has nice forging grains.Hamon temper lines are beautiful.The blade is wide.Nice grooves running in both sides of the blade.Tsuba guard is nicely designed and crafted.Fuchi collar is signed (山崎一□ (Yamazaki ***))Sword bag is made of beautiful Kimono cloth. xvpbvx Features:Mei signature in Nakago tang: (front) 於南紀重國造之 (oite Nanki SHIGEKUNI tsukuru kore), (back) 寛文五年八月日 (August of Kanbun era 5th year (=1665)) Jidai date: August of Kanbun era 5th year (=1665) per the date engraved in Nakago tang as above.Sugata structure: Shinogi-zukuriMune: Iori-muneBoshi head: Chu-maruKitae hada: Ko-itameHamon temper lines: NotareNakago tang: Kuri-jiriYasuri-me: Katte-sagariMekugi hole: OneHabaki collar: Single piece gold foiled copperSize (approximation):Cutting edge length (per registration): 47.7 cm (18 3/4")Nakago tang length: 15.2 cm (6")Whole blade length: 62.9 cm (24 3/4")Moto-haba: 30 mmSaki-haba: 22.5 mmMoto-gasane: 6.5 mmSaki-gasane: 5 mmSori curve: 2 mmKissaki point: 11.2 mmFitting: 68.5 cm (27")Tsuka handle: 16 cm (6 5/16")Weight (approximation):Bare blade: 518 g (1.14 lb)With fitting: 910 g (2.01 lb)Condition: The blade is finely polished and is in excellent condition with some minor flaws and scratches, which are not fatal. Koshirae mountings are in good condition with normal wears seen in items of this age. Saya scabbard partially wears. Two of four Seppa washers are made of rubber to better fit Tsuba guard. Sold as-is. Please see many pictures attached above. 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.
PAYMENT● We only accept PayPal payments; however, you can use most credit cards through PayPal by opening PayPal account.● Payment must be received within 3 days after the end of auction.
SHIPPING & HANDLINGShipping Method: EMS (i.e. expedited shipping)Shipping CostAsia: $63North America, Central America, AU, NZ, Middle East, Israel: $79Europe, Russia: $89South America, Africa: $147Shipping Duration: 3-6 daysNotes:● We use EMS of Japan Post for shipping, which is expedited method and comes with insurance and tracking services (note: Tracking service is not provided for some areas if the local post office in your area does not provide the service.).● Please note that the above information is based on Japan Post’s service, which we are using, and some countries are defined differently from eBay’s system. Some examples include Russia and Israel, both of which are included in Asia in the eBay’s shipping calculation but are classified differently in the above information. In such cases, the above information supersedes the eBay’s shipping calculation.● We will let you know the tracking number via email right after the item is shipped out.● We will ONLY ship to the (confirmed) address specified in PayPal.● We don't hold a purchased item but need to ship it in our promised handling time of one day as required by eBay.● We don't ship multiple swords combined for safety reasons.
TERMS OF SALE● Please make sure with your country's customs before making an order or a bid that the Japanese sword can be imported into your country without a problem. I do not take any responsibility, including (not limited to) refund, due to the above reasons.● Some images are for illustrative purposes only.● Any questions have to be asked before purchase. Questions made after purchase won't be answered.
RETURN POLICY● The return policy applies only when the item does not clearly match the description.
INTERNATIONAL BUYERS - PLEASE NOTE:● Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer’s responsibility.● Please check with your country’s customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying.● These charges are normally collected by the delivering freight (shipping) company or when you pick the item up - do not confuse them for additional shipping charges.● We do not mark merchandise values below value or mark items as “gifts” - US and International government regulations prohibit such behavior.
Copyright © 2019 High5Japan. All rights reserved.On Jul-13-19 at 01:56:04 PDT, seller added the following information:CORRECTIONS:
Sori curvature: 2 mm ---> 11.2 mmKissaki point: 11 mm ---> 40 mm
DESCRIPTION
Product:Signed & dated 1665 AD: antique Japanese Wakizashi sword "Shigekuni 重國" in Koshirae mountings
Included:Antique Japanese Wakizashi sword "Shigekuni 重國" in Koshirae decorated mountings Sword bag, which is made of Kimono cloth Sword registration issued by Tokyo Metropolitan Board of Education (copy (original shall be returned to the local authority))
Appealing Points: The blade is signed (Nanki SHIGEKUNI) and dated 1665 AD.The blade is finely polished and is in excellent condition.The blade is well forged and has nice forging grains.Hamon temper lines are beautiful.The blade is wide.Nice grooves running in both sides of the blade.Tsuba guard is nicely designed and crafted.Fuchi collar is signed (山崎一□ (Yamazaki ***))Sword bag is made of beautiful Kimono cloth. xvpbvx Features:Mei signature in Nakago tang: (front) 於南紀重國造之 (oite Nanki SHIGEKUNI tsukuru kore), (back) 寛文五年八月日 (August of Kanbun era 5th year (=1665)) Jidai date: August of Kanbun era 5th year (=1665) per the date engraved in Nakago tang as above.Sugata structure: Shinogi-zukuriMune: Iori-muneBoshi head: Chu-maruKitae hada: Ko-itameHamon temper lines: NotareNakago tang: Kuri-jiriYasuri-me: Katte-sagariMekugi hole: OneHabaki collar: Single piece gold foiled copperSize (approximation):Cutting edge length (per registration): 47.7 cm (18 3/4")Nakago tang length: 15.2 cm (6")Whole blade length: 62.9 cm (24 3/4")Moto-haba: 30 mmSaki-haba: 22.5 mmMoto-gasane: 6.5 mmSaki-gasane: 5 mmSori curve: 2 mmKissaki point: 11.2 mmFitting: 68.5 cm (27")Tsuka handle: 16 cm (6 5/16")Weight (approximation):Bare blade: 518 g (1.14 lb)With fitting: 910 g (2.01 lb)Condition: The blade is finely polished and is in excellent condition with some minor flaws and scratches, which are not fatal. Koshirae mountings are in good condition with normal wears seen in items of this age. Saya scabbard partially wears. Two of four Seppa washers are made of rubber to better fit Tsuba guard. Sold as-is. Please see many pictures attached above. 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.
PAYMENT● We only accept PayPal payments; however, you can use most credit cards through PayPal by opening PayPal account.● Payment must be received within 3 days after the end of auction.
SHIPPING & HANDLINGShipping Method: EMS (i.e. expedited shipping)Shipping CostAsia: $63North America, Central America, AU, NZ, Middle East, Israel: $79Europe, Russia: $89South America, Africa: $147Shipping Duration: 3-6 daysNotes:● We use EMS of Japan Post for shipping, which is expedited method and comes with insurance and tracking services (note: Tracking service is not provided for some areas if the local post office in your area does not provide the service.).● Please note that the above information is based on Japan Post’s service, which we are using, and some countries are defined differently from eBay’s system. Some examples include Russia and Israel, both of which are included in Asia in the eBay’s shipping calculation but are classified differently in the above information. In such cases, the above information supersedes the eBay’s shipping calculation.● We will let you know the tracking number via email right after the item is shipped out.● We will ONLY ship to the (confirmed) address specified in PayPal.● We don't hold a purchased item but need to ship it in our promised handling time of one day as required by eBay.● We don't ship multiple swords combined for safety reasons.
TERMS OF SALE● Please make sure with your country's customs before making an order or a bid that the Japanese sword can be imported into your country without a problem. I do not take any responsibility, including (not limited to) refund, due to the above reasons.● Some images are for illustrative purposes only.● Any questions have to be asked before purchase. Questions made after purchase won't be answered.
RETURN POLICY● The return policy applies only when the item does not clearly match the description.
INTERNATIONAL BUYERS - PLEASE NOTE:● Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer’s responsibility.● Please check with your country’s customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying.● These charges are normally collected by the delivering freight (shipping) company or when you pick the item up - do not confuse them for additional shipping charges.● We do not mark merchandise values below value or mark items as “gifts” - US and International government regulations prohibit such behavior.
Copyright © 2019 High5Japan. All rights reserved.On Jul-13-19 at 01:56:04 PDT, seller added the following information:CORRECTIONS:
Sori curvature: 2 mm ---> 11.2 mmKissaki point: 11 mm ---> 40 mm
