Lot 2386
A Japanese wakizashi, Meiji period
Arms & Armour, and Antique Firearms | A109aw | Live auction | 1366 Lots
Description
Blade hira zukuri. Densely forged itame hada, slightly wavy regular notare hamon. Gilt copper habaki. Nakago with one mekugi-ana, inscribed “Inoue Shinkai” (gimei!). Iron mokko tsubas with inlays in partially gilt shakudo(?), bamboo and flowering branches with birds. Tsuka with black silk wrapping over same. Fuchi/kashira of gilt bronze with bamboo and birds. Partially gilt menuki with seated monks. Lacquered saya with partially gilt bronze rats applied to one side. Copper kotsuka with partially gilt blossom motif. Blade length K/M 31.7 cm, overall length 52 cm.352242
Condition: II + Questions about the lot?
