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427 - Japan, Meiji period (1868–1912).
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€100 - 150Sale fees
Japan, Meiji period (1868–1912). Wakisaki sword on its sword rest (Katanakake) made of black-patinated wood. Paulownia handle wrapped in stingray skin, with copper menuki adorned with fruit and flower motifs. Copper fittings. Kashira missing. White blade with small spots in places and very faint temper lines. Copper habaki. Scabbard in dark brown glitter lacquer; kozuka missing. 44 cm (blade 30 cm). 52 cm (with sheath). Dimensions of display stand: 31 x 19 x 14 cm. (Signs of wear and normal use; unable to disassemble the handle to check for a possible signature on the blade; display stand is damaged and has been re-glued; in fairly good condition).
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