Description:
A WAKIZASHI IN SHIRASAYA BY SUKESADA
Japan, c. mid-18th century, Edo period (1615-1868)
The blade:
Iori mune and shinogi-zukuri, the hamon with finely pronounced kawazuka choji as well as nie. The tang is ubu with one mekugi-ana, the inscription on both sides reads Bizen Kuni Osafune junin (indicating the place of residence) as well as Yokoyama Kozuke Daijo Fuji-wara SUKESADA saku (made by Sukesada, preceded by the family name, official district and clan name). The tang tip is kurijiri. The habaki is gilt with strong nekogaki.
NAGASA 44 cm
total LENGTH in shirasaya 66.2 cm
Provenance: Czech private collection.
Condition: The blade is overall in very good condition. There is a larger crack to the shirasaya.