【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 & 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 elegant wakizashi was crafted by Fujiwara Naonobu (attribution to be confirmed) in January 1865, during the final years of the Edo period. The sword signed '藤原直信作　源光一應好 元治二年正月日' Additional characters are carved along the spine of the blade, although they are unfortunately undecipherable. This sword comes with a plain wooden storage scabbard and is accompanied by a copy of its Firearms and Swords Registration Certificate from Nagano Prefecture, number 69828, as the original document will be returned to the authorities. The certificate details are as follows: This is a wakizashi with a blade length of 40.4 cm and a curvature of 0.7 cm. It has one peg hole, and the inscriptions read "Crafted by Fujiwara Naonobu" on the front, "Minamoto Koichi special order, made in January, Genji 2 (1865)" on the reverse, and undeciphered characters along the spine. The certificate was issued on February 6, 1980 (Showa 55). The blade shows some rust and wear, but overall it remains in good antique condition. The copper habaki has minor dents and patina. The scabbard fits well, though the opening and closing action is a bit tight. The wooden handle displays some scuffs and two small chips at the end. The silk bag, which features a charming gourd pattern, shows signs of fading and discolouration. Please refer to the photos for further details. The display stand is not included with this lot. Length of the blade: 54 cm Total length including scabbard: 63.5 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!