Short Japanese sword, wakizashi Japan, 19th century, Edo period (1603-1868)

Short Japanese sword, wakizashi
Japan, 19th century, Edo period (1603-1868)
Long. total: 50cm;
Long. of the blade: 42.5cm; Nagasa: 31.5cm
Blade weight: 248 grams

Blade (sugata): slightly curved, with Toran ha tempered line.
Habaki in copper.
The rocket is in white shagreen, braided brown, furnished with a pair of menuki extras of the jingaza weapon hats.
Fuchi-Kashira en suite with foliage extras and a stirrup surmounted by a silver moon.
Iron tsuba, pierced and engraved with lines.
Sheath (saya) in black lacquered wood.
Alloy kozuka decorated with foliage and birds (reported).

Good condition.

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Ref.LP3770