A Shinto Wakizashi in brown lacquer koshirae Japan, 18th century (Edo period) The blade comes with an 18th century koshirae with a brown lacquered scabbard, adorned with a swirling dragon in thin gold lines. The handle covered in ray-skin, wrapped with gold-coloured binding, two gold menuki of samurai with pole-arms. The shakudo Nanako fuchi-kashira (pommels) are decorated with vine. A silvered habaki and an iron sukashi-tsuba decorated with dragons. Nagasa (blade length): 49 cm Sugata (configuration): Shinogi-zukuri, iori-mune and a chu-kissaki (medium sized tip) Kitae (forging pattern): not well visible, but probably ko-itame grain Hamon (tempering pattern): straight line (suguha) Boshi (point): Kaeri Nakago (tang): Kiri (ending in a straight line), decorated with kiri yasurime, 2 mekugi-ana and signed Kanetomo 兼友. Overall dimensions: Length 68 cm, Width en depth (tsuba) 7.2 x 6.8 cm. The Mino-school blade is in a fair condition, in need of a polish, the blade showing traces of blisters and with scratches, the scabbard with scratches and minor loss to the lacquer. Please look at the photos for a clear condition reference. When shipped we will add a certificate of authenticity. The sale, purchase and possession of arms are subject to national laws and regulations. Please ensure that you are familiar with the laws and regulations of your country BEFORE placing a bid. The sale of weapons to persons under the age of 18 is prohibited. By placing a bid, you declare that you are 18 years of age or older and that you have verified that you are allowed to legally buy such items in your country.