Japanese Edo Wakizashi otanto Koshirae Mounts Sword Signed'Mori Mitsu', Fine
Japanese Edo Wakizashi otanto Koshirae Mounts Sword Signed'Mori Mitsu', Fine. Otanto Sword Signed'Mori Mitsu. This Exceptional Find Displays a True Old World Craftsmanship, Rests in Koshirae Mounts (Decorative Mounts for Wear); Exquisite Early Well Style Blade Exhibits a Genuine Hamon (Temper Line) Wavy and Visible Into the Tip & Grain; Tang Signed'Mori Mitsu' (photo light enhanced for better visibility) - Museum Quality Candidate Remains in Decent Old Polish Showing High Grain Appeal with the Blade Measuring 11 3/4 Inches (Decorative Copper Habaki is easy to remove), 16 from the Tip to the Top of the Tang, 17 3/4 with the Tsuka (handle) Mounted, and 19 3/4 Resting in the Lacquered Saya (No Kozuka - Utility Knife Present) - Fine. Condition as Photographed with wear seen, A Family Treasure without Question and Registered and Measured as a Wakizashi at nearly the shortest length making this closer to a large Tanto. Exceptional and Eye Catching Candidate for Display in any Advance Edged Weapons Collection, Office, or Martial Arts Room, This Special Example Will Certainly Add to Any Collection of Fine Antique Weapons.
Recent Acquisition & Presented as Acquired, Fine Higher Grade Signed Example; Comes with an Older Vintage Embroidered Sword Bag (Included Copy of The Prefecture Registration Certificate - Not an NBTHK Certificate) - The Display Stand is Not Included. Check back often - we search estates and sources across the world to bring a fine selection of militaria. Please review all photos for details regarding the condition of the item listed - further condition information will be included in the listing as is relevant, if you need additional photographs or have questions regarding the condition please do not hesitate to ask. I describe all items to the best of my ability - please do not hesitate to ask any and all questions prior to the close of the listing. Mistakes very rarely occur - however if one does please rest assured that it will be corrected.