【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). 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 Edo period wakizashi is a fine example of Japanese craftsmanship, featuring a lacquered scabbard and presented in a velvet bag. The blade showcases a stunning "gunome-midare" hamon, characterized by its irregular, wavy patterns, and "tobi-ba," which are leaf-shaped patterns within the hamon. The tip displays a "kaen" style, resembling flames, and the tang end is in the shape of a chestnut. The sword comes with a copy of its Firearms and Swords Registration Certificate, as the original document will be returned to the authorities. The certificate details are as follows: Firearms and Swords Registration Certificate Aichi Prefecture No. 49443, type: wakizashi, length: 30.3 cm, curvature: 0.3 cm, peg hole: 1, no inscription, issued on Showa 50 (1975), August 20. Please note the absence of a handle. There is rust on the blade, some chips (tip) and delaminations. The lacquer on the scabbard has scratches, chips, and cracks. Please refer to the photos for a detailed condition assessment. The display stand is not included. Length of the blade: 42 cm Total length including scabbard: 52 cm ・Please make sure to review all the provided information and images before placing your bid. ・In absence of modern certification, the signature and datation remains subject to authentication by modern standard. ・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!