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98 - Japanese short sword, known as a wakizashi. The handle is decorated with a heron motif. Oval guard (tsuba), decorated with tea ceremony utensils. Unsigned and uncut tang. Curved blade, 40.6 cm long, with a temper line. Garnet-lacquered scabbard, decorated with mother-of-pearl inlays. Kozuka with a brass handle, decorated with a kingfisher; the blade is signed. Edo period. (Restorations: the handle and lacing are later additions; the blade has been repolished and shows traces of cracks.)
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Japanese short sword, known as a wakizashi. The handle is decorated with a heron motif. Oval guard (tsuba), decorated with tea ceremony utensils. Unsigned and uncut tang. Curved blade, 40.6 cm long, with a temper line. Garnet-lacquered scabbard, decorated with mother-of-pearl inlays. Kozuka with a brass handle, decorated with a kingfisher; the blade is signed. Edo period. (Restorations: the handle and lacing are later additions; the blade has been repolished and shows traces of cracks.) An appraisal report will be provided to the buyer.
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