WAKIZASHI Antique Japanese Sword 54. 8cm Signed 統行 Muneyuki, WWII ARMY - GUNTO
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:483851 | Region of Origin: Japan |
| Original/Reproduction: Original | Age: Pre-1800 |
| Type: Katana | Primary Material: Iron |
脇差 Wakizashi Antique Japanese Sword 54.8cmSigned : 豊州 高田住 藤原 統行 Hō-shu Takada-ju Fujiwara Muneyuki豊後 高田 派 Bungo Takada -Group 新刀 Shinto (New Swords)江戸時代初期 Early Edo period (around 明暦 Meireki era 1655s). With WWII ImperialJapan Army-Guntō (Type 98) KoshiraeThis Army- Guntō(Type 98) is categorized as Crew Guntō. ・Made this sword around Early Edo (around 明暦 ...; Meireki 1655s ).*** Meireki (明暦) was a Japanese era name (年号 nengō, "year name") ・Signed: 豊州 高田住 藤原 統行 Hō-shu Takada-ju Fujiwara Muneyuki ***Please see thepictures #2 ・統行 Muneyuki , living in 豊州Hō-shu (豊後国 Bungo no kuni), now, 大分県 (Oita Prefecture)． The representative swordsmith of 豊後 高田 派 BungoTakada -Group. Ithink that it is 統行 Muneyuki of The third generation． ・The category of this sword is 新刀 Shinto (New Swords). ・Hamon (temper line) of this sword is 乱れ刃 Midare-ba. ***Please see thepictures #5 ・地肌 Jihada(forging grain) is 板目肌 Itame-hada. ・Old polish ・There are tiny scratches due to in and outfrom the scabbard.・There are some kitae-kizu with ageappropriate. ・This is excellent sword with beautiful Hamon. < WWII Imperial JapanArmy-Guntō (Type 98) Koshirae > ・The Koshirae is the first type of 98 Armyofficers Guntō of the officer’s class. ・This Army- Guntō (Type 98) is categorized as Crew Guntō. ・This Koshirae is order-made one to fit thissword. It must be owned by high-ranking officer. ・ 縁頭 Fuchigashira, 口金Kuchigane, 佩鐶 Haikan, 責金 Sekigane, コジリKojiriare design of 桜(Sakura) Cherry blossoms. The cherry blossomis a Japanesesymbol. There is family crest on 頭 Kashira.***Please see the pictures #10, #11 <Blade> Hacho(Bladelength): 54.8cm Sori (Curvature): 1.2cm Motomihaba (Width atthe Hamachi): 2.99cm Motokasane(Thicknessof Motokasane): 7.8mm Sakimihaba: 2.31cm Sakikasane: 5.9mm Nakago (The tang ofthe blade) Length: 13.9cm Material: Iron刃文 Hamon(temper line): 乱れ刃 Midare-ba地肌 Jihada(forging grain): 板目肌 Itame-hada Tsukurikomi:Shinogi-zukurii# of Mekugi-ana(thehole for the mekugi): 2Signature: 豊州 高田住 藤原 統行 Hō-shu Takada-ju Fujiwara Muneyuki Weight(Approx.): 534g -Blade only Condition : Old polishing There are somekitae-kizu with age appropriate. There are tinyscratches due to in and out from the scabbard. < WWII Imperial Japan Army-Guntō (Type 98) Koshirae > This Army-Guntō (Type 98) is categorized as CrewGuntō. <鞘 Saya(Scabbard)> Size(Approx): 62.3cm(Length) Material: Iron, brass, copper Technique: 石目地塗りIshimeji-nuri Condition:Age appropriate. ***Pleasesee the pictures #10 <柄 Tsuka(Hilt)> Size: 22.5cm(Length) Material: Brass, Copper, Sharkskin, Dark brown Tsukaito Condition: Age appropriate***Please see the pictures #11 <縁頭Fuchigashira, 口金Kuchigane, 佩鐶 Haikan, 責金 Sekigane, コジリKojiri>Design: Cherry blossoms. The cherry blossom is a Japanese symbol. There is family crest on 頭 Kashira. Material: Copper, goldTechnique: Takabori, gold plantingCondition: Age appropriate ***Please see the pictures #11 <目貫 Menuki>Design: Cherry blossoms. The cherry blossom is a Japanese symbol.Material: Copper, gold planting Technique: Takabori, gold plantingCondition: Age appropriate***Please see the pictures #11 <鍔 Tsuba>Material: Copper, gold planting Design: Cherry blossoms. Condition: Age appropriate***Please see the pictures #10 <はばきHabaki>Material: Copper based , Gold (Plating)Condition: Age appropriate***Please see the pictures #12 <切羽 Seppa>2 Large seppas, 6 Small seppas Material: Copper , Gold (Plating), Silver (Plating)Condition: Age appropriate***Please see the pictures #10 Total size (Approx.)blade and Koshirae: 1440g Total length(Koshirae ): 86.4cm **Weonly list this sword on sale ONLY at eBay.***Asthis is the final sale, please check the pictures very carefully andread below terms and conditions before bidding. ***Aswe ship this sword “legally” to your country, we will apply for theexport permit to the Japanese Ministry of Culture, after receivingthepayment. It will take about 3 weeks toobtain the permit. Then, we will ship this sword by EMS, and inform you the tracking number. We only accept the bidders, who understandthis procedure. Important!!!We shipthis sword by EMS Only.USA, France, Germany, Canada, Australia, Thailand, Singapore and UK seem to be OK to ship by EMS, but please check before bidding. Canada EMS : B.C. and Alberta, SAL : Otheraddresses Australia : by anaddress EMS, SAL Attention!!! AND…Since Nov. 1, 2014, Fedex stopped the service of shipping swords from Japan, therefore, ifJapan Post doesn’t accept to ship swords by EMS, we don’t have any option toship swords to the countries such as Italy, Netherlands, Austria, Russia, Switzerland, Denmark, Finland, Poland and Sweden. There is no choice for us to put exclude country lists for thesecountries. This situation is totally outof our control, and please understand this before bidding.If we find alternative way to ship swords to thosecountries, we will inform you. Shipping Charge(EMS only) Asia: USD39.00Oceania, North and Middle America, MiddleEast: USD54.00Europe: USD60.00South America, Africa: USD94.00 <Before bidding/ buying, Please read and agree the termsand conditions below> Bidders must be 18-year-old or older to buy/bid any of our listed items. We always do our best to describe items accurately and honestly. ALL SALES ARE FINAL, so please look at the photos carefully and ask any questions before bidding/buying. We are happy to send you additional pictures upon your request. “0” feedback bidders: We do accept “0”feedback bidders if you inform us before bidding. If not, your bid may be cancelled. It is your responsibility to confirm the items, which you purchased are legal to import into your country. We highly advice you to check your country’s customs office if you are not sure.<Shippingand handling charges> We ship worldwide from Japan ONLY by EMS(Express Mail Service). We will always provide you the tracking number. 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When we receive the item back, we will refund the amount of the item, excluding shipping, handling, eBay fees, and insurance.<ToWinning bidders/ buyers> We will contact you by email within 48 hours of the close of the auction and please respond us within 72 hours to finalize the payment’s method, shipping charges and shipping information.IMPORTANT!!!<The Procedure of sendingJapanese swords abroad-It takes additional time!>All our swords with hand forgedblade are registered in the Agency for Cultural Affairs as artwork and TheBoard of Education(Cultural properties protection Committee); therefore eachsword has the registration card, issued by the Board of Education.Afterreceiving the full payment of the items, we return the registration card and getthe permission from Ministry of Cultural Affairs to export the swords legally fromJapan. It will take about 14-17 business days to do this procedure. After the receiving the permission, we will inform you by email and send the items immediately. Important Notice:Weare not responsible for the problem of custom or post office. As some countries are notallowed to import swords, because they might be considered swords as weapons. Please confirm whether your country can importJapanese antique swords and antique goods before bidding/ buying. We cannot refund the money due to thisproblem. Again, import duties, taxes andcharges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These chargesare the buyer's responsibility.Weare not responsible how you handle the swords. Needless to say, the sword has the blade and it is not safe if youdon’t know how to handle, especially, if this is the first for you to have thesword. We highly recommend checking howto take care of the swords before receiving the item.
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