Description: Very Fine And Rare Koto Period Japanese Samurai Sword O’Tanto Shortened From A Wakizashi Country of Origin:JapanBlade Length:12 1/4" (approx.)Manufacture Date Range:Circa 1550*Condition:Excellent (please refer to photographs)Stock No:001656 A Very Fine And Rare Koto Period Japanese Samurai Sword O’Tanto Shortened From A Wakizashi With Magnificent Period Dragon Horimono In Plush Kinko Koshirae Circa 1550. 12 and 1/4 inch hira tsukuri blade with double hi and superbly executed dragon horimono extending into the nakago. The nakago with three mekugi ana and excellent untouched chocolate patination. Exuberant midare hamon in fine nie and nioi, nashiji hada sprinkled throughout with ji nie. The quality of the blade commensurate with the excellent horimono. No kizu, shintetsu, or shingane. The quality of the hi is excellent. Solid silver ‘cat scratched’ habaki. Shakudo rimmed oval copper tsuba with katakiri engraving and silver shell. Dark shakudo nanako fuchi kashira with gold shells and gold seaweed flourishes. Shakudo and gold kiri mon menuki. Extra fine shakudo bordered copper nanako kozuka with gold and dark shakudo fish. Signed kozuka blade. The elegant saya executed in very fine same with horn koiguchi, kojiri, kurikata, and sekigane. The blade of such quality that it should be sent for shinsa. This is the finest tanto we have offered for sale in some years. * Please refer to the photographs of this item when assessing its condition. Where there is a discrepancy between the photographs and the textual description provided, the photographs are to be considered the authoritative description. Additional information: Further information or questions are best answered via eBay messaging. We are open between Noon and 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time, Tuesday through Saturday. Shipping Information: Unless otherwise stated, the fee for shipping and packing on all purchases is not included in the purchase price. Domestic purchases will be shipped via USPS Priority Mail or FedEx Ground with signature on receipt and insurance. Items longer than 60 inches can be deceptively expensive to ship; we will work with you to find the most economical method of shipping. We will also combine multiple purchases where possible to help keep shipping costs down. International Customers must contact us directly to determine actual shipping costs and insurance, and are solely responsible for any and all duties and fees. THERE ARE NO RETURNS FOR INTERNATIONAL SHIPMENTS. Customers may also choose to pick up any purchases from our Culver City Store in Los Angeles. Obviously there is no additional fee for this! Payment Information: PayPal is the easiest form of payment. Satisfaction Guarantee: If not satisfied with this item within fourteen (14) days of receiving it, return the item in the same condition as shipped, shipping it the same way as sent to you. You will receive a full refund, minus shipping costs. Cleaning, disassembling, or altering of the item in any way will void inspection and return privileges. We require notification within this fourteen (14) day period if you intend to return an item. You need to know the laws of your city, county, state, or country and be sure you can own this item. See our other listings
Price: 5000 USD
Location: Culver City, California
End Time: 2024-09-16T05:38:33.000Z
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
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Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
Region of Origin: Japan
Age: Pre-1800
California Prop 65 Warning: This product contains or may contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
