Antique Japanese Wakizashi Katana in Koshirae, NTHK Certified Echizen Seki, Edo Era

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Title:Antique Japanese Wakizashi Katana in Koshirae, NTHK Certified Echizen Seki, Edo Era

Description:This is an authentic antique Japanese samurai Katana, a nihonto wakizashi from the Edo era's Kanbun period.
The blade is unsigned (mumei) but has been judged as a work of the Echizen Seki school and is accompanied by an NTHK certification paper.
This rare sword features a kanmuri-otoshi-zukuri blade shape with a distinct hamon and good hada texture.
The wakizashi is presented in an elaborate, old koshirae with excellent parts. As an antique made hundreds of years ago, it shows signs of its age.

Specifications
* Blade Length: 33.1 cm (13.03 inches)
* Curvature: 0.3 cm (0.11 inches)
* Total Length: 58.0 cm (22.83 inches)
* Blade Weight: 279.0 g (approx. 9.84 oz)
* Total Weight: 533.0 g (approx. 18.80 oz)
* Age: Edo era, Kanbun period
* Blade Shape: Kanmuri-otoshi-zukuri
* Signature: Unsigned (mumei)
* School: Judged as Echizen Seki ????
* Accessories: NTHK certification paper, Cloth bag
* Condition: Overall in good antique condition with normal signs of wear. The blade has visible scratches, scars, nicks, and stains. The sheath shows visible peeling. Please expect imperfections or blemishes due to aging.

Reserve: $3,200.00

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Antique Japanese Wakizashi Katana in Koshirae, NTHK Certified Echizen Seki, Edo Era

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