Lot 15
Signed Edo-Period Japanese Wakizashi in Shirasaya with NTHK Origami
Sale 2030 - Arms, Armor and Militaria
Oct 23, 2024 10:00AM ET
Live / Cincinnati

Estimate
$1,200 - $1,800
Lot Description
Signed Edo-Period Japanese Wakizashi in Shirasaya with NTHK Origami
21.5" nagasa. 30.25" overall. Shinogi-zukuri blade with single hole nakago that appears to be signed with seven character mei on left side. The first two characters of mei appear to be provincial and say Goshu. Blade features a chu-kissaki, omaru boshi, ihori mune, attractive notare hamon, and mokume hada. Blade is mounted in a blonde shirasaya and is with a silver koshi-yujo style habaki. Included with item is a dark blue silk carry bag and NTHK origami.
This lot is located in Cincinnati.
Condition Report
Very good plus. Blade has a great polish, and shows very few scratches overall. There appears to be a small grain opening on left side. Shirasaya mounts are in good condition.

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