Koshirae for a Wakizashi
Signature/mei: unsigned/mumei
Materials:
- Tsuba: shakudo, gold
- Menuki: shakudo, gold
- Fuchi kashira: shakudo,
- Kozuka: shakudo, gold, copper
- Saya: black lacquered
Era/jidai: late Edo
Dimensions:
- Saya: 40.0cm
- Tsuka: 15.1cm
- Total: 55.5cm
Price: €2950 / $3250
The tsuba gives us a hint of the Mino tradition while the kozuka is by Goto and signed Hidenobu. What makes this koshirae special is the tsuka which is made of wood.
The condition is very nice, only some minor traces of wear on the lower saya.
