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98 - A short Japanese sword, known as a wakizashi.
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Estimate €1,000 - €1,200
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Description
A short Japanese sword, known as a wakizashi. The hilt fittings are decorated with a heron motif. The oval guard (tsuba) is decorated with tea ceremony utensils. Blade unsigned and uncut. Curved blade, 40.6 cm long, with a temper line. Garnet-coloured lacquered scabbard, decorated with mother-of-pearl inlays. Kozuka with a brass handle, decorated with a kingfisher; the blade is signed. Edo period. (Restorations: the handle and lacing are of later date; the blade has been repolished and shows traces of hairline cracks) An expert’s report will be provided to the purchaser.
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About the sale Antique Weapons & Historical Memorabilia
Auction location
Auction time 10/31/2026 at 2:00 PM
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