AF26289 脇差拵：(特別保存刀装具)

Ordering Number: AF25289

Wakizashi Koshirae (NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Tosogu)

Overall Length: Approximately 60.0 cm (23.62 in).
Tsuka Length: Approximately 14.5 cm (5.71 in).
Saya (Scabbard) Length: Approximately 43.5 cm (17.13 in).
Tsunagi Nakago Length: Approximately 11.5 cm (4.53 in).
Tsunagi Blade Length: Approximately 27.5 cm (10.83 in).
Tsunagi Width at Base (Motohaba): Approximately 2.69 cm (1.06 in).
Tsunagi Thickness (Kasane): Approximately 0.69 cm (0.27 in).

Era: Edo period.

Saya (Scabbard): Black ishimeji lacquered saya with carved waist section.
Fuchikashira: Copper ground carved with New Year’s decorations and a mountain path motif (including a spiny lobster), highlighted with gold iroe.
Signature: Mumei (Unsigned).
Menuki: Copper ground carved with spiny lobster motifs.
Tsuba: Vertically oval shakudo tsuba carved with noshi and shimenawa motifs.
The rim is fitted with a shakudo fukurin.
Signature: Mumei (Unsigned).
Kozuka: Carved with a pair of Sumitate Yotsume family crests, highlighted with gold iroe.
Signature: Mumei (Unsigned).
Including kogatana.

Features: This is an exceptionally rare wakizashi koshirae fitted with a tsunagi in the style of a reverse-edged sword (sakabato).
The black ishimeji-lacquered saya with carved waist detailing conveys a refined and dignified appearance.
The complete set of fittings is consistently decorated with auspicious motifs, including spiny lobster, noshi, shimenawa, and New Year’s ornaments.
Each of these designs symbolizes good fortune, such as longevity, prosperity, and the well-being of the household, reflecting the celebratory spirit and refined decorative aesthetics of the Edo period.
Combining practical functionality with excellent artistic appeal, this is a valuable wakizashi koshirae designated as NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Tosogu.

NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Tosogu
AOI-ART estimation paper.
*Please note: The price does not include shipping fees.