Edo Period Wakizashi Sword in Koshirae, Antique Japanese Katana Nihonto, Certified Echizen Seki

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Title:Edo Period Wakizashi Sword in Koshirae, Antique Japanese Katana Nihonto, Certified Echizen Seki

Description:This is an authentic antique Japanese Katana wakizashi, presented in its original koshirae mountings. The blade is unsigned (mumei) and has been professionally attributed to the Echizen Seki school from the Kanbun period of the Edo era, as documented by the included NTHK certificate. It features a rare kanmuri-otoshi-zukuri blade shape with a visible hamon and distinct hada texture.

As a centuries-old piece, it exhibits signs of its history and age. The blade shows normal wear, including scratches, nicks, and stains. The scabbard has areas of peeling. Please examine the detailed photographs to assess its condition.

* Item: Japanese Wakizashi Sword
* Origin: Japan
* School: Echizen Seki (Attributed)
* Period: Edo Era, Kanbun Period
* Blade Length: 33.1 cm (13.03 inches)
* Curvature (Sori): 0.3 cm (0.11 inches)
* Total Length: 58.0 cm (22.83 inches)
* Blade Weight: 279 g (approx. 9.84 oz)
* Total Weight: 533 g (approx. 18.80 oz)
* Accessories: NTHK certification paper, Cloth storage bag
* Delivery from Japan

Reserve: $2,950.00

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Edo Period Wakizashi Sword in Koshirae, Antique Japanese Katana Nihonto, Certified Echizen Seki

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