Description:
A WAKIZASHI IN SHIRASAYA
Japan, possibly Muromachi period (1336-1573), 15th to 16th century
The blade:
Shinogi-zukuri with iori mune, the hamon is sanbonsugi (lit. “three cedars”) to midare, the hada is itame. The tang has one mekugi-ana, the yasurime is sujikai, the tang tip is kurijiri. The shirasaya is inscribed in black ink in soshu – probably an attribution but only partly legible, ... no ju Fujiwara … MITSU.
NAGASA 35.6 cm
total LENGTH in shirasaya 54 cm
Provenance: Czech private collection.
Condition: The blade is in very good condition with minor scratches to the surface. The saya in worn condition.