NBTHK Certified Koto long Wakizashi by Sue-Seki (末関) School in Edo Koshirae Era of blade: Muromachi Period (around 1550 AD) Nagasa (cutting length): 59,9 cm Sori (Blade curvature): 1,7 cm Width at base: 3.0 cm Width at tip: 2.05 cm Thickness: 0.56 cm Blade weight: 555 g Features: This is a work from Seki, dating from the mid to late Muromachi period. The hamon is a typical Seki-style midareba, and appears bright. Blade details: Shape: Wakizashi with slight deep curvature. Jigane: Ko-itame hada Hamon: Ko-nie base quarish gunome and pointed gunome with ahi, yo and Sunagashi. Koshirae: The grooved black Urushi lacquer workmanship of the hilt and scabbard (kizami-zuka and kizami-zaya) reflects the artistic taste of the mid-Edo period, which favored integrated, geometric decorative styles inspired by high-status everyday art objects such as inrō. The metal ornament (menuki) with gold details is set directly into the lacquered surface to break up the geometric pattern and serve as a reference point for the palm of the hand. The two ends (fuchi and kashira) are integrated into the lacquered structure and embellished with small gold floral motifs reproduced on the edges. Finally, the round and solid iron tsuba completes the sober elegance of this ancient koshirae. Attachments: - The accompanying document is a Hozon Tōken (Blade Worthy of Preservation) type certificate, which attests to the high historical and artistic value of the piece issued by NBTHK (Japanese Sword Preservation Society). - This sword is accompanied by two sageo, one white/blue and one red. - Silk bag Shipping: We shipping with reliable couriers such as FedEx, UPS or DHL. --- ATTENTION !!! --- - PLEASE CAREFULLY EXAMINE THE PHOTOS TO ASSESS ITS CONDITION - - We only ship to the European Community, thank you for understanding -