【Important notes】 ・International Buyers: Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer’s responsibility. ・Please check with your country’s customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying. These duties are paid to your country's customs office and not to us. Prompt payment of these fees is necessary to ensure delivery of your item. ・We deeply value your understanding regarding the blade's export process. The duration to secure an export permit might extend up to a month, and shipping, based on the destination, could take an additional month. In some instances, sea freight may be chosen, which might lengthen the delivery period to 2-3 months. ・Considering the diligence required for export permit procedures, we'd like to emphasize the importance of commitment after purchase. If the auction is annulled post-confirmation, there's a need to retract the said permit. In such situations, to cover administrative efforts, a fee equating to 10% of the auction's final amount would be requested via PayPal. ・We kindly request bids from those who fully acknowledge these conditions. Please be informed that the original registration document is required to be returned to official authorities, so a copy will be provided with the sword. ・Austria prohibits the import of swords, so please refrain from bidding. 【Product details】 A rare and valuable antique Japanese wakizashi sword, crafted by the renowned swordsmith Higo-no-kami Shinn Mitsuyo. This blade was recognized as a precious sword by The Society for Preservation of Japanese Art Swords (Nihon Bijutsu Tōken Hozon Kyōkai or NBTHK) on March 23, 1973. Higo-no-kami Shinn Mitsuyo, a prominent Edo period swordsmith, was known for creating swords for the Owari Tokugawa clan and the Yagyū family, who served as sword instructors to the clan. He moved from his home province of Mino to Nagoya, then to Edo, where he studied under Ishidō-ha Tsushima-no-kami Tsunemitsu. The wakizashi measures 53.3 cm in length with a curvature of 0.9 cm. It features one mekugi-ana (peg hole) and bears no signature on the tang. The sword comes with a copy of its Firearms and Swords Registration Certificate (Chiba No. 049853), issued on June 4, 2004. The original certificate will be returned to the authorities. It comes with a silk bag for storage and protection. Please note that there is slight rust on the tip of the blade, as shown in the provided photos. The stand is not included with the sword. This antique wakizashi represents a unique opportunity to own a piece of Japanese sword history, crafted by one of the most famous swordsmiths of the Edo period. Length of scabbard: 79 cm Length of the blade: 66.5 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!