Wakizashi Shinto (17th century) mumei (unsigned) - Lot 12

Wakizashi Shinto (17th century) mumei (unsigned) Unokubi Zukuri Nagasa: 46.8 cm Hamon : Suguha and Koshoji midare Itame Hada Nakago, Suriagé sujikai yasuri, Mekugi 1 Tsuba: Iron Aoi gata signed SHOAMI JU KANE SUKE, decorated with rocks, a waterfall and gold-inlaid sunflowers, Habaki with branches and foliage motif in kata kiriha Iron Fuchi/Kashira with iris flowers in relief Shakudo/gold/silver on Nanako background Blue silk braid on stingray Menuki: of two warriors in armor Kozuka in gold leaf Kogatana signed Minamoto Mune Nori Black lacquer Saya, with Kurikata Observations: spot of rust in the hamon 6.5 cm from the hamachi, small trace of rust on the mune just after the habaki The blade, 17th century, has retained its original Japanese polish and is very sharp. Overall good condition