Certified JAPANESE SWORD SAMURAI KATANA WAKIZASHI DARANI Nihonto Edo Era

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Title:Certified JAPANESE SWORD SAMURAI KATANA WAKIZASHI DARANI Nihonto Edo Era

Description:This is an authentic antique Japanese Katana wakizashi, attributed to the Darani school of the Edo period by the NTHK.
The unsigned (mumei) blade features a beautiful hamon and hada texture, presented in its original, elaborate koshirae mountings. This sword is a genuine piece of samurai history and comes with NTHK certification papers.

The blade is in good overall antique condition, showing expected signs of its age including scratches and stains. The sheath has some visible damage near the kurigata. Please refer to the detailed photos for a complete view of its condition.

Specifications
* School: Darani (???)
* Era: Edo Period (Kansei)
* Signature: Unsigned (Mumei)
* Blade Length: 54.0 cm (21.26 inches)
* Curvature (Sori): 1.2 cm (0.47 inches)
* Total Length: 91.0 cm (35.83 inches)
* Blade Weight: 524.0 g (1.16 lbs, 18.48 oz)
* Total Weight: 979.0 g (2.16 lbs, 34.53 oz)
* Accessories: NTHK certification paper, Cloth storage bag
Important Information Regarding Your Order
Please note that your item will be shipped directly from Japan. Because this is an international shipment, you as the buyer are responsible for any customs duties, import taxes, or additional fees imposed by your country’s regulations.
Regarding the processing of your order: once full payment is received, we must initiate the legal export procedure. This involves returning the registration card and obtaining official export permission from the Ministry of Cultural Affairs to ship the swords legally from Japan.
Please be aware that this mandatory legal process takes approximately 20 business days to complete before your package can be dispatched.

Reserve: $3,200.00

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Certified JAPANESE SWORD SAMURAI KATANA WAKIZASHI DARANI Nihonto Edo Era

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