Description: Late Shinto Japanese Samurai Sword Katana Signed Hizen Tadahiro Circa 1685 Country of Origin:JapanBlade Length:27 1/8" (approx.)Manufacture Date Range:c 1685*Condition:Excellent (please refer to photographs)Stock No:001707 An Extremely Attractive Late Shinto Japanese Samurai Sword Katana Signed Hizen Tadahiro Circa 1685. 27 and 1/8th inch long blade. Active choji midare hamon with ashi and yakadashi. Nashiji hada. This lovely shinogi tsukuri blade is in nearly full older sashikomi polish. No discernible kizu. The nakago is ubu with one mekugi ana is signed katana mei rendering the signature a very fine gimei of the famous Hizen master possibly a school or student signing. The nakago patina is fine and untouched. Fine cat scratched silver foil wrapped copper habaki. The koshirae comprises a large lobate iron tsuba decorated with dragonflies with gold eyes. The dragonfly is one of the most cherished symbols of the samurai. The tsuka with lovely shibuchi fuchi kashira decorated with relief dragonflies and gold trim. The menuki are shakudo and gold kiri mon. The same is of presentation quality with extra large nodules. Very fine red roiro lacquer saya with black kurikata and koiguchi. The kojiri of fine shibuichi is decorated with dragonflies ensuite with the fuchi kashira and the whole in exemplary condition throughout. This is a genuine Shin Shinto or Meiji period samurai mounted katana and not a recent composite mounted sword. * 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: 6500 USD
Location: Culver City, California
End Time: 2024-10-05T22:42:10.000Z
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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.
