Beschreibung
ITEM DESCRIPTION:
Comes with kimono or cotton bag. Comes with certificate of supein Nihonto. Comes with copy of Tokosusho.
Documentation
Type: Firearms and Swords Registration Certificate
Prefecture / No.: Mie Prefecture No. 14626
Classification: Wakizashi
Nagasa: 43.8 cm
Sori: 1.3 cm
Signature: Mumei (unsigned)
Mekugi-ana: 1
Registration date: February 5, 1972 (Shōwa 47)
Smith, school and context
Elegant unsigned Japanese wakizashi from Early Mid Edo period (17-18th) representative of traditional samurai side-arms intended for everyday wear. Its balanced curvature and classical proportions fit perfectly within the historical short-sword typology carried alongside the katana in the daishō.
Blade
Shinogi-zukuri blade with well-formed kissaki and graceful curvature. The suguha-style hamon runs cleanly along the edge, offering a refined and sober visual impression. Overall geometry is harmonious and functional, with strong display presence.
The nakago is mumei and shows a single mekugi-ana in accordance with the registration.
Koshirae
Complete mounting with a restrained and coherent samurai aesthetic:
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Saya: deep black lacquer finish, elegant and understated.
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Tsuka: black tsuka-ito over white samegawa, well executed.
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Menuki: superb gilt horse menuki, adding dynamism and visual distinction.
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Fuchi-kashira: iron with gold inlays, finely executed with classic character.
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Tsuba: solid iron maru-gata tsuba with traditional textured surface.
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Seppa: gold tone matching the fittings.
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Sageo: black, consistent with the overall mounting.
The mounting presents as visually unified and ready for collection or display, combining samurai austerity with tasteful metalwork highlights.
Technical sheet
Type: Wakizashi
Signature: Mumei
Nagasa: 43.8 cm
Sori: 1.3 cm
Mekugi-ana: 1
Torokusho: Mie No. 14626
Mounting:
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Black lacquer saya
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Black tsuka-ito over white samegawa
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Gilt horse menuki
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Iron fuchi-kashira with gold inlays
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Iron maru-gata tsuba
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Black sageo
