A HORSE KOSHIRAE WAKIZASHI
Type: Mumei Wakizashi (Unsigned)
Item No.: ujwa042
Swordsmith: Unknown
Period: Muromachi Period (15th-16th century)
Length: 42.7cm
Curvature: 1.4cm
Hamon: Chu Notare (midline waves)
Included: Koshirae mounting, silk brocade carry bag, sword maintenance kit, illustrated maintenance guide, sword stand, full exportation support to send sword to home country
Price (via credit card): ¥420,000
Price (in cash or direct bank transfer): ¥400,000
Pre-event photo (click for larger view)
Description:
If you adore horses, this sword will certainly carry vast appeal.
This an old blade from the Muromachi period, made approximately 500 years ago.
A focal point to the sword is it’s unique koshirae mountings that feature horses on both the menuki (eyelets under the silk handle) and the fuchi-kashira (collar and pommel)! Being old in their own right, this is quite a rare sight!
There is also a fine deity engraved onto the blade to bring the owner of the sword spiritual protection by chasing away evil spirits.
A lovely notare hamon (wavy temper line) also compliments the blade. The jihada (body grain) is of itame (wood swirls).
The eye-catching saya (scabbard) is of Japanese maple leaves drawn and lacquered over to preserve it.
This is a fine collectible from Japan with several conversation points. PK
Questions?
To request further information or secure ownership of this sword, please contact me, Pablo Kuntz.
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