【Important notes】 ・International buyers are responsible for any import duties, taxes, and charges not included in the item price or shipping cost. Please note that VAT paid to Catawiki is separate from and does not cover import duties or customs charges in your country. You may still be required to pay additional fees upon delivery, as determined by your local customs authorities. ・Damage and Issues: If you receive a damaged item, please contact us immediately. The damage must be reported to your local post office within 7 days of delivery, and promptly to us and Catawiki support. 【Important notes – Swords】 ・Please note that obtaining the necessary export permit for sword typically takes about 3 to 4 weeks, so kindly be aware of this timeline in advance. ・The following countries prohibit sword imports, so please refrain from bidding. (AUSTRIA, BELGIUM & the UNITED KINGDOM) ・The following countries can be shipped by airmail (GERMANY, FRANCE, POLAND, CROATIA & the UNITED STATES). All other destinations will be shipped by Japan Post seamail (lead time 3 to 4 months), as airlines refuse to carry swords. However, if you require faster delivery, air shipping may be possible through a different carrier for an additional fee, so please contact us. 【Product details】 Edo period Japanese wakizashi, housed in a black lacquered scabbard and accompanied by an iron round tsuba, copper habaki and a silk storage bag. There is no handle, collar or seppa; the blade is sold as part of this partial mounting only. The Firearms and Swords Registration Certificate from Miyagi Prefecture, no. 39413, records this piece as a wakizashi with a blade length of 54.0 cm and a curvature of 1.4 cm. It notes one peg hole in the tang and an unsigned tang. The certificate was issued on 21 January 2000 (Heisei 12). A copy of this certificate will accompany the sword, as the original must be returned to the Japanese authorities. The blade shows age-related wear throughout, with overall light rust, stains and scratches. There is a chip at the tip, together with several forging flaws and small pits visible along the surface and close to the edge; please study the close-up photos. The black scabbard is heavily damaged: it is split along its length and the two halves have been held together with black tape on both sides. The end of the scabbard is also partially missing and there are additional cracks, abrasions and losses to the lacquer. The round iron tsuba has extensive rust and old adjustment marks around the nakago-ana. The copper habaki shows age, oxidation and handling marks. The silk bag has numerous holes, tears, stains and areas of fading. Please check all photos carefully to judge the condition. Total length of the blade: 68.8 cm Total length including scabbard: 79 cm ・Please make sure to review all the provided information and images before placing your bid. ・We make every effort to accurately represent the product's colors and textures in our photos. However, due to differences in monitors and device displays, as well as photographic conditions, slight color variations between the photos and the actual product may occur. We ask for your understanding in advance. Thank you for your interest, and happy bidding!