- A Shinto Wakizashi in KoshiraeSugata:
A Shinto Wakizashi in KoshiraeSugata: Shinogi-Zukuri Iori-mune with shallow tori-zoriNagasa: 38.6cmMotohaba: 2.7cm Sakihaba: 2.1cm Kasane: 6mmHada: Itame/nagare but detail obscured by light abrasion.Hamon: Suguha with ko-gunomeKissaki: Chu-kissaki with slight damage to tip details of boshi not visibleNakago: Ubu, one mekugi ana, kurijiri Kesho yasurimeiKoshirae light brown silk braid bound same tsuka, iron mokkogata tsuba. Menuki monkeys with baskets of flowers. Fuchi kashira vines in gold over fine shakudo nanako. Gold foil covered copper habaki (damaged) Black ishimei lacquered saya.Provenance: purchased in a local UK antique shop 1958.Lots 539-543 comprise a collection of Japanese edged weapons assembled by the late Mr MacCormick between 1953 and 1963, with one final addition added in 1998. They were all purchased within the UK at local auctions, antique shops or privately. They have never been submitted for shinsa. All of the works are in largely untouched condition and a professional polish would undoubtedly reveal more detail of hada, hamon and boshi. Equally the koshirae include a number of interesting tsuba and small fittings which are worthy of further study and preservation. Mellors & Kirk gratefully acknowledge the assistance of Paul Bowman in the cataloguing of this collection
- A Koto ko- Wakizashi in KoshiraeSugata:
A Koto ko- Wakizashi in KoshiraeSugata: Shobu-Zukuri Iori-mune with shallow tori-zoriNagasa:. 36.2cmMotohaba: 2.6cm Sakihaba: 2.0cm Kasane: 5mmHada: jigane is pitted and obscures hadaHamon: indistinguishable in current polishNakago: one mekugi ana, kurijiri, badly corroded overallKoshirae: Rattan wrapped tsuka over dark polished wood. With single fern frond menuki. Nashiji black saya with copper fittingsProvenance: purchased in a local UK auction in 1952Lots 539-543 comprise a collection of Japanese edged weapons assembled by the late Mr MacCormick between 1953 and 1963, with one final addition added in 1998. They were all purchased within the UK at local auctions, antique shops or privately. They have never been submitted for shinsa.All of the works are in largely untouched condition and a professional polish would undoubtedly reveal more detail of hada, hamon and boshi. Equally the koshirae include a number of interesting tsuba and small fittings which are worthy of further study and preservation. Mellors & Kirk gratefully acknowledge the assistance of Paul Bowman in the cataloguing of this collection
- A koto Wakizashi in homemade shirasayaSugata:
A koto Wakizashi in homemade shirasayaSugata: Kanmuri-Otoshi-Zukuri Iori-mune.Nagasa:. 44.0cmMotohaba: 2.8cm Sakihaba: 2.1 cm Kasane: 6mmHada: itame but details obscured by light abrasion+Hamon: very active choji/ midare with isolated togari peaksKissaki: chu-kissaki boshi not visibleNakago: Ubu with two mekugi-ana. Signed with narrow chisel Bishu (ju) Masaiye saku.Koshirae homemade shirasayaProvenance: gifted 1962/63.Lots 539-543 comprise a collection of Japanese edged weapons assembled by the late Mr MacCormick between 1953 and 1963, with one final addition added in 1998. They were all purchased within the UK at local auctions, antique shops or privately. They have never been submitted for shinsa. All of the works are in largely untouched condition and a professional polish would undoubtedly reveal more detail of hada, hamon and boshi. Equally the koshirae include a number of interesting tsuba and small fittings which are worthy of further study and preservation. Mellors & Kirk gratefully acknowledge the assistance of Paul Bowman in the cataloguing of this collection
- A Shinto Wakizashi in KoshiraeSugata:
A Shinto Wakizashi in KoshiraeSugata: Shinogi-Zukuri Iori-mune with shallow tori-zoriNagasa:. 50.5cmMotohaba: 2.8cm Sakihaba: 2.2cm Kasane: 7mmHada: itame but detail obscured by light abrasionHamon: Suguha base with pointed ko-gunomeKissaki: chu-kissakiNakago: suriage one mekugi ana, signed Terushige (possibly 4th generation circa 1648)Koshirae yellow silk braid bound over black lacquered same tsuka, round iron tsuba with gold inlay. Menuki bow arrows and quiver in copper and gold plain iron fuchi (kashira missing)Provenance: gifted in 1962.Lots 539-543 comprise a collection of Japanese edged weapons assembled by the late Mr MacCormick between 1953 and 1963, with one final addition added in 1998. They were all purchased within the UK at local auctions, antique shops or privately. They have never been submitted for shinsa. All of the works are in largely untouched condition and a professional polish would undoubtedly reveal more detail of hada, hamon and boshi. Equally the koshirae include a number of interesting tsuba and small fittings which are worthy of further study and preservation. Mellors & Kirk gratefully acknowledge the assistance of Paul Bowman in the cataloguing of this collection
- SHIRASAYA SAMURAI KATANA AND WAKIZASHI
SHIRASAYA SAMURAI KATANA AND WAKIZASHI SWORDShirasaya Samurai Katana and Wakizashi Sword by Marto. Emblem and calligraphy work on the sword. Katana measures 39-1/4". Wakizashi measures 26-5/8". Condition: Both are in good condition. Estimate 10
- Antique Japanese Bone Wakizashi Short
Antique Japanese Bone Wakizashi Short Sword 21.5''
- MILITARIA. (2) JAPANESE WAKIZASHI SWORDS.
MILITARIA. (2) JAPANESE WAKIZASHI SWORDS. (2) Unsigned Japanese Wakizashi swords. Each sword is fitted with a Shirasaya "white scabbard" comprised of a wood saya (scabbard), wood habaki (blade collar), and a wood handle. From a Larchmont, NY estate. Dimensions: blades measure approx. 17" and 20.50" in length. Condition: All swords exhibit wear consistent with age. All swords are preserved with what appears to be Cosmoline and or oil.
- MILITARIA. JAPANESE SIGNED WAKIZASHI
MILITARIA. JAPANESE SIGNED WAKIZASHI SWORD. A Japanese signed wakizashi sword. This sword is fitted with a Shirasaya "white scabbard" comprised of a wood saya (scabbard), wood habaki (blade collar), and a wood handle. From a Larchmont, NY estate. Dimensions: blade measures approx. 23 1/2" in length. Condition: All swords exhibit wear consistent with age. All swords are preserved with what appears to be Cosmoline and or oil. Updated on 12/17/22
- MILITARIA. JAPANESE SIGNED WAKIZASHI
MILITARIA. JAPANESE SIGNED WAKIZASHI SWORD. A Japanese signed wakizashi sword. This sword features a signed blade, metal habaki, metal seppa, decorated fuchi with gold tone accents, bronze? tsuba with gold tone accents, same (ray skin) wrap, figural horse menuki (decorative grip) with gold tone accents, soiled beige? ito (hilt wrap), bronze? figural kashira (pommel) with gold tone accents, painted wood saya (scabbard), enamel kurikata, and a blackened copper? kojiri with gold tone accents. From a Larchmont, NY estate. Dimensions: blade measure approx. 20.25" in length. Condition: Good, with light surface scratches and minor dings/dents. Item exhibits wear consistent with age. All items are preserved with what appears to be Cosmoline and or oil. Scabbard is cracked and is secured with tape. Kozuka is missing.
- A Koto Wakizashi Blade in Later Gunto
A Koto Wakizashi Blade in Later Gunto Mounts, 15th Century and Later The old blade unsigned (mumei), in a later leather-wrapped saya with hanger and branded with the characters '??', three-leaf kamon menuki and military mounts; nagasa length 20.2 in (51.2 cm)
overall length 36.6 in — 93 cm
- A Wakizashi Koshirae With Shakudo Fittings,
A Wakizashi Koshirae With Shakudo Fittings, Edo Period, Circa 1800 Fitted with all matching black 'shakudo' (gold and copper alloy) kodachi fittings incised with floral scrolls, from the kojiri (end cap) of the saya (sheath) to the matching fuchi-kashira on the tsuka (handle), with shakudo nail menuki, the tsuba decorated with gold paulownia flowers, the saya lacquered with pine-needle decoration
overall length 26.5 in — 67.3 cm
- A Koto Bizen Wakizashi With Edo Mounts
A Koto Bizen Wakizashi With Edo Mounts and Higo Kozuka, 16th Century and Later The blade unsigned (mumei), with shakudo tsuba and fuchi-kashira, the kashira decorated with paulownia crest (mon), straight copper bar menuki, and gold 'rain-pattern' habaki, the koto period kozuka decorated with a crayfish; nagasa length 15.5 in (39.3 cm)
length 24.9 in — 63.3 cm
- Two Wakizashi and Tanto Koshirae, 19th
Two Wakizashi and Tanto Koshirae, 19th Century The wakizashi koshirae comprised of a gold-rimmed shakudo tsuba, double-arrow menuki, and chrysanthemum fuchi-kashira; the tanto koshirae with kongo (vajra) menuki and a cloud-pattern saya
longest overall length 22.3 in — 56.7 cm
- A Japanese Ko-Wakizashi, 16th/17th Century
A Japanese Ko-Wakizashi, 16th/17th Century Koto period blade mumei (unsigned), the lacquer saya with a kamon (crest); fitted with Edo period koshirae, including square iron sukashi tsuba, iron and gold fuchi-kashira, gold puppy menuki and 'rain-pattern' habaki; nagasa length 12.5 in (31.7 cm)
overall length 22 in — 56 cm
- An Uda Kunimune School Wakizashi, Muromachi
An Uda Kunimune School Wakizashi, Muromachi Period, Circa 1530 Mounted as a tachi, the Koto blade engraved with horimono of Buddhist symbols, ken (sword) and double-line; all matching Edo period Kodachi mountings; nagasa length 18.1 in (46 cm)
overall length 25.2 in — 64 cm
- Two Japanese Wakizashi, Edo/Meiji Period
Two Japanese Wakizashi, Edo/Meiji Period One mounted with a carved bone tsuka and saya; the other with a brass-fitted lacquer saya and kozuka longest length 25.1 in — 63.7 cm
- A Japanese Wakizashi, Edo/Meiji Period
A Japanese Wakizashi, Edo/Meiji Period Double-rooster/cockerel menuki, matching silver dragonfly fuchi-kashira, mumei (unsigned);
nagasa length 14.2 in (36 cm)
overall length 22 in — 55.9 cm
- A Large Japanese Carved Ivory Sword
A Large Japanese Carved Ivory Sword (Tachi), Together With a Carved Bone Wakizashi, Meiji Period (1868-1912) The large tachi saya (sheath) and tsuka (handle) very finely carved with numerous rural and military scenes separated by bands of birds, fish, and flowers
tachi length 49.6 in — 126 cm
- A Japanese Wakizashi, Signed Izumi Kami
A Japanese Wakizashi, Signed Izumi Kami no Kanesada, Dated 1866 One side of the nakago (hilt) signed 'Izumi Kami (no) Kaneshige' ?????, the other side 'Keio 2nd Year Eighth Month' ???????
overall length 19.7 in — 50 cm
- ANTIQUE JAPANESE WAKIZASHI SWORD. An
ANTIQUE JAPANESE WAKIZASHI SWORD. An antique Japanese wakizashi sword with signed tang, iron tsuba, lacquered scabbard (as-is), sword 29”L.
- VINTAGE JAPANESE WAKIZASHI SWORD. A
VINTAGE JAPANESE WAKIZASHI SWORD. A vintage WWII era, or earlier, Wakizashi/short sword, with lacquered scabbard, iron tsuba and shegreen handle with mixed metal bands, sword 28.5”L.
- ANTIQUE JAPANESE SIGNED WAKIZASHI SWORD.
ANTIQUE JAPANESE SIGNED WAKIZASHI SWORD. An antique Japanese Wakizashi sword with signed tang, inlaid iron tsuba, lacquered scabbard with gilt and mixed metal, sword, 23”L.
- A Japanese Wakizashi With a Signed Kozuka,
A Japanese Wakizashi With a Signed Kozuka, Edo/Meiji Period nagasa length 12.6 in — 32 cm overall length 19.1 in — 48.4 cm
- A TAIWANESE WAKIZASHI KATANA-STYLE SWORD
A TAIWANESE WAKIZASHI KATANA-STYLE SWORD WITH WOOD SCABBARD A Taiwanese Wakizashi katana-style sword with wood scabbard, 39"l
- JAPANESE SOSHU SCHOOL SHINTO WAKIZASHI
JAPANESE SOSHU SCHOOL SHINTO WAKIZASHI SWORD Japanese Soshu school shinto wakizashi sword, comprising a suguha hamon, itame jimon, ubu nakago, kojiri scabbard, military menuki and habaki-gane, blade length: 17".
- JAPANESE WAKIZASHI SWORDA decorated
JAPANESE WAKIZASHI SWORDA decorated silk sword with embroidered gilt dragons and red flowers.
Dimensions: 18.25"L x 2.25"W
Country of Origin: Japan
Condition:
Age related wear.
- WAKIZASHI KATANA BLADEDESCRIPTION: Japanese
WAKIZASHI KATANA BLADEDESCRIPTION: Japanese medium length sword with handguard. Handle has Kanji inscriptions marked into the metal and marks resembling arabic numerals just above the handle CIRCA: Early 20th Century or earlier. ORIGIN: Japan DIMENSIONS: L: 25” (handle and blade) W: 0.25" Have a similar item to sell? Contact: Info@Akibaantiques.com. CONDITION: Missing handle padding. See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be obtained via email (info@akibaantiques.com) or SMS(305)-332-9274. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Akiba Antiques shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
- CHINESE RANK BADGE, ROSE MEDALLION PLANTER
CHINESE RANK BADGE, ROSE MEDALLION PLANTER & JAPANESE S...Chinese Embroidered Rank Badge, Hexagonal Rose Medallion Planter with Underplate and a Japanese Short Sword (Wakizashi). (3 items). Size: badge frame: 12.25'' x 12.5'' (31 x 32 cm); sword: 21.5'' x 2'' x 3'' (55 x 5 x 8 cm); planter 6.75'' x 9'' x 9'' (17 x 23 x 23 cm).
- JAPANESE WAKIZASHI SWORD W/ EARLY TSUBAJapanese
JAPANESE WAKIZASHI SWORD W/ EARLY TSUBAJapanese Wakizashi sword having an early pierced iron Maru Gata tsuba with leaf design, ray skin handle, and scabbard. Blades measures 14 3/8" L. 21" total L. 18th century. (Higher-resolution photos are available at www.caseantiques.com)
Condition:
Some nicks to blade. Handle missing original wrap covering with some slight losses to ray skin. Losses to saya (scabbard) covering.
- JAPANESE SWORD OR KATANA BLADEJapanese
JAPANESE SWORD OR KATANA BLADEJapanese sword or katana with a lovely tsuba with cut out decoration. Sword shows wear from age and use. Keywords: wakizashi samurai
Height: 22 3/4 in x width: 3 in x depth: 2 1/2 in.
Condition:
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- JAPANESE WAKIZASHI SWORD W/ SCABBARDJapanese
JAPANESE WAKIZASHI SWORD W/ SCABBARDJapanese wakizashi sword with fine bronze tsuba and fittings. With wooden scabbard. Signed along the hilt. Keywords: samurai katana Apparent water damage.
Length: 18 1/2 in x width: 2 1/2 in x depth: 2 1/4 in.
Condition:
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- JAPANESE KAI GUNTO SWORD WORLD WAR IIWorld
JAPANESE KAI GUNTO SWORD WORLD WAR IIWorld War II Japanese kai gunto sword with sheath. Swords of this kind were produced for the Imperial Japanese navy and army during World War II. The wooden scabbard has a rayskin wrapping and is decorated with three metal bands, two with mounting rings, ending with a metal cap that resembles the decoration at the top of the hilt. The Tsuka (hilt) of the sword is wrapped in a brown cloth which forms diamond-shaped openings. Three metal ornaments with cherry blossom designs are visible in these diamond openings. The tsuba is decorated with a cherry blossom band with a rayed design on the top and underside. Marked on the top of the pommel.
Keywords: Katana, wakizashi
Blade length: 26 3/4 in. Overall length: 38 3/4 in.
Condition:
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- JAPANESE SAMURAI SWORDJapanese Samurai
JAPANESE SAMURAI SWORDJapanese Samurai Sword, after Wakizashi, having woven Tsuka and wood saya sheath, total length 33 inches.
Condition:
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- SIGNED JAPANESE MUROMACHI STEEL KO-WAKIZASHI
SIGNED JAPANESE MUROMACHI STEEL KO-WAKIZASHI & BOOKEast Asia, Japan, late Muromachi period, ca. 1500 to 1550 CE, signed by Kanehisa. A beautiful example of a ko-wakizashi with a single-edged steel blade that is slightly shorter than a traditional wakizashi blade. The handle (tsuka) is wrapped with stingray skin (same) and cotton straps (tsuka-ito) and bears a pair of menuki with stylized faces. The hand guard (marugata tsuba) has an intricate floral motif and is flanked by a pair of blade caps (fuchi). The shinogi-zukuri steel blade features a diamond-shaped (iori-mune) profile, a lightly curved (chu-kissaki) tip, and a wavy temper pattern (chusuguba) formed by the tight-grained hammer-folding process (itame-hada); the tang is hammered with the signature "Kanehisa." The scabbard (saya) is covered in black lacquer (urushi) and has a by-knife (kozuka) with a copper handle in the peripheral slot. Included is a book volume containing different tang signatures. Size (w/ scabbard): 2.22" W x 25.4" H (5.6 cm x 64.5 cm); (blade): 16.375" L (41.6 cm)
This traditional Japanese sword was both a weapon and a symbol of authority and social status. The wakizashi paired with the longer katana sword marked the wearer as a samurai. The shorter sword was seen as an auxiliary weapon, also used for fighting in close quarters. Wakizashi could also be worn by non-samurai if worn alone, and members of the merchant class (chonin) wore them because of the frequency of encountering bandits when traveling between Japan's cities.
Over the centuries that katana and wakizashi were made, the process of their manufacture became heavily regulated. For example, in 1683, the Tokugawa Shogunate made laws concerning the maximum size of katana and wakizashi. Meanwhile, once a samurai took ownership of his new weapon, he had to wear it in a highly regulated manner. Wakizashi and katana in this period were both deadly weapons and signs of prestige. The craftsmanship of this piece is evident and reflects hundreds of hours of work.
Provenance: private Jones collection, Boulder, Colorado, USA; ex-private Sacramento, California, USA collection
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#168332
Condition:
Included book is likely from a later period. Scabbard is perhaps a modern replacement of the original scabbard, with possible repair and re-applied lacquer on top areas near opening of blade housing. Minor nicks and pitting to blade, with chipping to one upper area of stingray skin handle panels, oxidation and abrasions to hand guard, and light oxidation to handle cap. Wonderful patina throughout. Blade edge is still extremely sharp, so please handle with caution. Book has tearing to some peripheral areas and light staining to some pages.
- JAPANESE MUROMACHI STEEL & LACQUERED
JAPANESE MUROMACHI STEEL & LACQUERED WOOD WAKIZASHIEast Asia, Japan, late Muromachi period, ca. third quarter of the 16th century CE. A beautiful wakizashi with a single-edged blade, a lacquered (urushi) wood scabbard (saya), and a handle (tsuka) wrapped with reptile skin and cotton straps (tsuka-ito) topped with a brass cap (kashira). A pair of handle ornaments (menuki) depict two mice on one side and a bird resting near a leaf on the other. The minimalist hand guard (marugata tsuba) rests between a pair of copper blade caps (fuchi). The shinogi-zukuri steel blade has a higher ridge line than the typical shobu-zukuri design, a diamond-shaped (iori-mune) profile, and a gently curved tip (chu-kissaki), all forged by the tight-grained hammer-folding process (itame-hada) with an irregular wavy temper pattern (gunome-choji). The blade tang has been intentionally shortened (o-suriage) to better accommodate the handle. Size (w/ sheath): 2.56" W x 32.1" H (6.5 cm x 81.5 cm); (blade): 19.9" L (50.5 cm)
This traditional Japanese sword was both a weapon and a symbol of authority and social status. The wakizashi paired with the longer katana sword marked the wearer as a samurai. The shorter sword was seen as an auxiliary weapon, also used for fighting in close quarters. Wakizashi could also be worn by non-samurai if worn alone, and members of the merchant class (chonin) wore them because of the frequency of encountering bandits when traveling between Japan's cities.
Over the centuries that katana and wakizashi were made, the process of their manufacture became heavily regulated. For example, in 1683, the Tokugawa Shogunate made laws concerning the maximum size of katana and wakizashi. Meanwhile, once a samurai took ownership of his new weapon, he had to wear it in a highly regulated manner. Wakizashi and katana in this period were both deadly weapons and signs of prestige. The craftsmanship of this piece is evident and reflects hundreds of hours of work.
Provenance: private Jones collection, Boulder, Colorado, USA; ex-private Sacramento, California, USA collection
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
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Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping.
#168333
Condition:
Scabbard is perhaps a later addition or replacement of the original; yellow cotton strap on scabbard is modern. Minor abrasions to blade, blade caps, and hand guard, with smoothing to scales on reptile skin handle panels commensurate with age and use, and nicks to areas of blade faces. Wonderful patina throughout. Blade edge is still incredibly sharp, so please handle with caution.
- SIGNED 1650S JAPANESE EDO WAKIZASHI
SIGNED 1650S JAPANESE EDO WAKIZASHI BY BISHU OSAFUNEEast Asia, Japan, early Edo Period, ca. mid-17th century, signed "Bishu Osafune" on tang. A forged steel wakizashi blade of elegant shinogi-zukuri form bearing a diamond-shaped (iori-mune) profile and the signature of swordsmith Bishu Osafune on one side of the tang. The wavy temper line (gunome-choji) is formed by the tight hammer-folded graining (itame-hada) and bears an attractive tobiyaki pattern with deep tempering at the point. The handle (tsuka) is fitted with stingray skin (samegawa), avian-form ornaments (menuki) shaped from shakudo, and a shakudo-inlaid iron cap. The circular iron hand guard (marugata tsuba) features intricate openwork decorations (sukashi) as well as pairs of kanji - the top pair translates to "bravery" and the bottom pair to "decisiveness." The scabbard (saya) is covered in black lacquer (urushi) and bound with a modern cotton strap. Size (w/ scabbard): 3" W x 28.5" H (7.6 cm x 72.4 cm); (blade): 20.125" L x 1.125" W (51.1 cm x 2.9 cm)
This traditional Japanese sword was both a weapon and a symbol of authority and social status. The wakizashi paired with the longer katana sword marked the wearer as a samurai. The shorter sword was seen as an auxiliary weapon, also used for fighting in close quarters. Wakizashi could also be worn by non-samurai if worn alone, and members of the merchant class (chonin) wore them because of the frequency of encountering bandits when traveling between Japan's cities.
Over the centuries that katana and wakizashi were made, the process of their manufacture became heavily regulated. For example, in 1683, the Tokugawa Shogunate made laws concerning the maximum size of katana and wakizashi. Meanwhile, once a samurai took ownership of his new weapon, he had to wear it in a highly regulated manner. Wakizashi and katana in this period were both deadly weapons and signs of prestige. The craftsmanship of this piece is evident and reflects hundreds of hours of work.
Provenance: private Jones collection, Boulder, Colorado, USA; ex-private Sacramento, California, USA collection
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#175625
Condition:
Scabbard is perhaps a later replacement, and knotted cotton cord is modern. Minor abrasions to blade, handle, hand guard, and scabbard, with minor wear to handle bindings and shakudo cap inlays, otherwise in excellent condition. Modern fabric carrying case included.