Japanese Wakizashi Style Sword - Jun 25, 2022 | Leonard Auction, Inc. In Il
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Japanese Wakizashi Style Sword
Japanese Wakizashi Style Sword
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Description
Japanese Wakizashi Style Sword

Having 16-inch cutting edge from tip to collar, circular pierced iron guard and black leather style cloth wrapping over paper, rayskin and wood handle components

Provenance: The Estate of George 'Yorgo' Demetrakopoulos; professor, assistant director of the Medieval Institute and assistant to the dean at Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, Michigan from 1965-2000

Property from: a Kalamazoo, Michigan estate

Length: 23 inches, Width: 1 inches (tip to pommel)

Condition: Fair, overall moderate wear consistent with normal use; blade having surface rust and oxidation; condition of blade does not allow examination for presence of hamon or ji hada; blade having chips, blunted tip and lacks visible yokote; pin seemingly stuck in handle; handle wrapping coming undone; decorative pommel missing; sword lacks scabbard

Disclaimers: blade has not been taken out of handle; tang has not been examined; please note: this lot came from a house that had been closed for some time and a musty odor may be present

Category: Military & Weapons > Samurai Swords

Estimated Sale Time: 12:48 pm CST

Shipping Status: Shipping Quote



Sales Tax: California (7.25%), Florida (6%), Georgia (8.5%), Kansas (6.5%), New Jersey (6.625%), New Mexico (5.125%), New York (8.875%), Pennsylvania (6%), Washington (10.5%)

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Last modified: June 3, 2022, 1:14 pm
Condition
Fair, overall moderate wear consistent with normal use; blade having surface rust and oxidation; condition of blade does not allow examination for presence of hamon or ji hada; blade having chips, blunted tip and lacks visible yokote; pin seemingly stuck in handle; handle wrapping coming undone; decorative pommel missing; sword lacks scabbard
Dimensions
1 x 23 in
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Japanese Wakizashi Style Sword

Estimate $200 - $400
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Starting Price $100
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