A SHINTŌ WAKIZASHI IN MOUNTS Edo period (1615-1868), 17th century Honzukuri, iorimune, ō-gissaki, toriizori configuration forged in running itamehada, with a chōji midare tempered edge with yakidashi and a ko-maru bōshi, the ubu tang with one hole, 16in (41cm) long, with a two-piece gilt habaki; the 19th-century koshira-e comprising a black-lacquer saya, the tsuka wrapped in black cotton over same mounted with a shakudō nanako fuchi with horses under pine trees in gold and shakudō takazōgan, and a lacquer kashira, the gold and shakudō menuki formed as horses, the oval iron tsuba chiseled with Hotei 27 1/4in (69.2cm) long overall For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing