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Antique Japanese Koto Wakizashi Sword

$3,300
£2,503.96
€2,863.06
CA$4,609.21
A$5,124.81
CHF 2,675.89
MX$62,381.40
NOK 34,143.22
SEK 31,990.57
DKK 21,367.54
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Japanese Koto Wakizashi Sword Japan Ca. 1400-1600s Length: 24.25” Blade Total Length: 27.25 Nagasa: 18.5” Koto wakizashi, with wild midare (Soshu?) hamon, including wild boshi. Hada indeterminate, with Shakudo & gold dragon menuki, beehive design fuchi kashira, 27.25” overall in koshirae. Not signed. Blade is 16th century and the dressing is early 20th century.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 3 in (7.62 cm)Width: 2 in (5.08 cm)Depth: 27.25 in (69.22 cm)
  • Style:
    Japonisme (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Steel,Fired
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1550
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Dallas, TX
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1774241601822

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