Description:
A KO-WAKIZASHI IN SHIRASAYA WITH NBTHK
Japan, c. 17th century, Edo period (1615-1868)
The blade:
Shinogi-zukuri with iori mune, the hamon is suguha and the hada is itame. The tang has two mekugi-ana and the tang tip is kirijiri. The double habaki is gilt.
NAGASA 37 cm
total LENGTH in shirasaya 62.8 cm
Provenance: Hungarian private collection.; includes written expertise from the NBTHK (Nihon Bijutsu Token Hozon Kyokai), the Society for the Preservation of Japanese Art Swords.
Condition: The blade in good condition with only minor blemishes on the surface.