Antique Japanese Edo Period Wakizashi 薩摩 Satsuma Sword - Eggplant Copper Tsuba

Antique & Historic Japanese Edo Period (1603 - 1868) Wakizashi 薩摩 Satsuma Sword - Eggplant Copper Tsuba Displays a True Old World Craftsmanship, Saya Does Not Retain the Kozuka; Exquisite Early Well Curved Style Blade Exhibits an Incredible Hamon (Temper Line) O-Midaire with Course Ni Called Ara-Nie & Superb Grain, this Museum Quality Candidate Remains in Superb Polish with the Blade Measuring 14 1/2 Inches, 18 1/2 from the Tip to the Top of the Tang, 20 3/4 with the Tsuka (handle) Mounted, and 21 1/2 Resting in the Saya, Mumei Tang (Unsigned) - Fine Condition as Photographed with minimal wear as seen but the blade does exhibit a few tiny forging flaws: at the tip and at the habaki, A Family Treasure without Question. Exceptional and Eye Catching Candidate for Display in a Library, Office, or War Room, This Advanced Acquisition Will Certainly Add to Any Collection of Fine Antique Edged Weapons - Recent Purchase & Presented as Acquired, Rare & Fine Example

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