【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 & 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】 This is an Muromachi period wakizashi housed in a plain wooden shirasaya, accompanied by a brass habaki and a storage bag. The blade is unsigned (mumei) and has been attributed to the Sue-Nobukuni school, a lineage of swordsmiths from the late Muromachi period. Sue-Enju smiths were closely associated with the Mino tradition, with stylistic influences from the Owari-based Sue-Seki group. The sword comes with a copy of its Firearms and Swords Registration Certificate, issued in Saitama Prefecture under number 35173 on 14 May 1971 (Shōwa 46), as the original will be returned to the authorities. The certificate records the blade as a wakizashi measuring 51.1 cm in length with a curvature of 1.4 cm, unsigned (mumei), with two mekugi-ana. The blade passed examination at the Nihon Bijutsu Token Hozon Kyokai (NBTHK) in March 2025 and was awarded the status of Hozon Tōken (Preservation Sword 保存刀剣), attributed to Sue- Enju. Condition notes: The blade shows edge nicks, scratches (including hike, shallow linear scratches characteristic of use), and scattered rust. The habaki bears patina and minor scratches. The shinogi line (along the ridge line of the blade) shows small surface flaws, while the scabbard has blemishes and a crack. The storage bag has visible stains. Please refer to the photographs for the detailed condition. The stand is not included. Total length of the blade: 65.5 cm Total length including scabbard: 75 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!