Japanese Sword Wakizashi In Mountings " Izumi - No Kami Kunisada "
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:51555 |
This is a Japanese sword wakizashi in mountings. The blade is signed "Izumi-no kami Fujiwara Kunisada 和泉守藤原国貞", shinogi-zukuri shape, Edo period ca.1650 era made blade. The blade is in old polish, no rust, no stain and in good condition. The temper line is wavy gunome choji temper pattern throughout the blade and has deep temper at t...he point. The forging grain is tight itame-hada, no opening, no blister and no other forging flaws at all. There is no bend, no crack and cutting edge is sharp. The scabbard is urushi lacquered wood scabbard, no dents, no crack and in good condition. The handle is tight fit with shakudo fuchi/kashira, tsuka-ito wrapping is no cut no loose and in good condition. Tsuba is marugata shape aoi leaf overlay iron tsuba with nice patina. It measures 19+3/8" cutting edge, 1+1/16" width, 5.5 mm thickness at the notch and 27*1/2" in mountings. Shipping is $20 priority in U.S. Payment due with in 3 days auction end.
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