Katana - Wakizashi w/White Sheath : A5-596 - Japan - Edo Period (1600-1868) (No reserve price)

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With almost a decade of experience bridging science, museum curation, and traditional blacksmithing, Julien has developed a unique expertise in historical arms, armour, and African art.

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Edo period wakizashi from Japan, over 200 years old, total length 65.2 cm with a 44 cm blade, curve 0.8 cm, motohaba 2.8 cm, weight 630 g, in fair condition with cracks and rust, habaki immovable, not supplied with a stand.

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Sign )
No sign

Size)
TOTAL Length : 65.2 cm
Blade length : 44 cm
Curve : 0.8 cm
Motohaba : 2.8 cm
Motogasane x Sakigasane : 0.6x0.5 cm
Weight : 630g (without stand)

Condition)
There are few cracks, rusty.
There is Hakobore.
Habaki doesn't move.


There are little scratches proper's of the forging process that proofs its authenticity.
Attribution is provided for reference only, subject to authentication.
Please see the close-up pictures for details.

Shipping)
EMS or Surface mail.
But all country can not ship the sword by Air.

FRACE can be ship the sword by EMS(air).

Another country ship the sword by Surface mail.
Surface mail takes 3 ~ 4 months.

We can not ship the sword to Belgium, Austria, United Kingdom.


TAKES TIME FOR SHIP SWORD)
Please understanding time for ship sword.

We have to returned registration card for export, takes 1 months.
And then, we send you blade by EMS or Surface mail.
Hand forged samurai blades are registered in the Agency for Cultural Affairs as artwork and The Board of Education (Cultural properties protection Committee); therefore each sword has the registration card, issued by the Board of Education.
But I can not send you Original ,must be keeped in Japan by law.

Please understanding.

Sign )
No sign

Size)
TOTAL Length : 65.2 cm
Blade length : 44 cm
Curve : 0.8 cm
Motohaba : 2.8 cm
Motogasane x Sakigasane : 0.6x0.5 cm
Weight : 630g (without stand)

Condition)
There are few cracks, rusty.
There is Hakobore.
Habaki doesn't move.


There are little scratches proper's of the forging process that proofs its authenticity.
Attribution is provided for reference only, subject to authentication.
Please see the close-up pictures for details.

Shipping)
EMS or Surface mail.
But all country can not ship the sword by Air.

FRACE can be ship the sword by EMS(air).

Another country ship the sword by Surface mail.
Surface mail takes 3 ~ 4 months.

We can not ship the sword to Belgium, Austria, United Kingdom.


TAKES TIME FOR SHIP SWORD)
Please understanding time for ship sword.

We have to returned registration card for export, takes 1 months.
And then, we send you blade by EMS or Surface mail.
Hand forged samurai blades are registered in the Agency for Cultural Affairs as artwork and The Board of Education (Cultural properties protection Committee); therefore each sword has the registration card, issued by the Board of Education.
But I can not send you Original ,must be keeped in Japan by law.

Please understanding.

Details

Era
1400-1900
Over 200 years old
Yes
Country of Origin
Japan
Condition
Fair
Dynastic Style/Period
Edo Period (1600-1868)
Artist
Wakizashi w/White Sheath : A5-596
Sold with stand
No
Overall Length
65.2 cm
Estimated period
1603-1868
Sold by
JapanVerified
5
Objects sold
pro

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Disclaimer: Decorative and Martial Arts Use Only This item is offered for auction with the understanding that it is intended exclusively for decorative purposes or martial arts practice. By participating in this auction, you agree to: Comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and policies. Ensure that your use of this item is consistent with the stated purposes. Please note that this item has not been inspected by Catawiki for safety or functionality. Catawiki does not condone illegal activities and is not responsible for any damage or injury resulting from the use or misuse of this item.

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