Lot 4306

A carved ivory-mounted Wakizashi, late Edo period

Arms & Armour, and Antique Firearms | A108aw | Live auction | 361 Lots

Description

The strongly curved blade with chu-kissaki, the hamon and hada not discernible. Brass habaki with mon chiselled on both sides. Nakago taped onto the grip. Ivory tsuba with a border of cloud dragons around the edge. Tsuka and saya in finely carved elephant ivory, dyed black. Embellished with a series of different scenes from Japanese life, a depiction of two deities riding on a dragon and a kite on the locket. Two movable suspension rings in tachi style. The locket and grip glued with old repairs. Length 82.5 cm. German CITES documents dated 6/2024 included. PLEASE NOTE: NO EXPORT TO THE US!

Attention: This lot can only be shipped within the European Union.

Condition: II - III Questions about the lot?

General Information

The post-auction sale to our "Arms & Armour, and Antique Firearms" auction from May 21, 2026 has already started, you can purchase all unsold lots at the starting price plus the buyers premium.