Description:
A WAKIZASHI IN KOSHIRAE
Japan, c. 18th century, Edo period (1615-1868)
The blade:
The form which reminds of a dagger has iori mune as well as a shinogi-zukuri, the hamon is suguha with nie. The tang is ubu with one mekugi-ana, the yasurime is kiri, the tang tip is ha-agari kurijiri.
The mounting:
The old iron tsuba with radial kiku relief on both sides and one hitsu. The fuchi and openworked kashira without decorations, the menuki with bamboo. The saya with silky roironuri is covered with several metal pieces. The kozuka is missing, its fitting is lacquered red.
NAGASA 38 cm
total LENGTH in koshirae 62 cm
Provenance: Hungarian private collection.
Condition: Nicks on the edge of the blade and blemishes on the surface. The saya in worn condition. The kozuka is missing.