Antique Japanese Wakizashi Katana Mumei Rich Midare Hamon Shirasaya 003
Description
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size:
Blade length: 57.6 cm / 22.68 inches Curvature: 0 cm / 0 inches Moto-gasane: 0 cm / 0 inches Moto-haba : 0 cm / 0 inches Saki-haba : 0 cm / 0 inches Saki-gasane: 0 cm / 0 inches Blade Weight : 0 g
condition:
There may be age-related scuffs, dirt, scratches, discoloration, repairs, or other signs of wear. Please review all photos carefully before purchasing.
Explanation:
This is an antique Japanese wakizashi with no signature (mumei), measuring almost the length of a katana at approximately 1 shaku 9 sun.
The blade features a lively midare hamon with rich internal activities (hataraki) visible within the temper line, giving the sword an impressive and dynamic appearance.
It is housed in a plain shirasaya mounting and has a strong traditional atmosphere suitable for collectors of Japanese swords and historical Japanese arms.
As this is an old item, there may be additional wear, scratches, stains, deterioration, damage, or repair marks not specifically mentioned in the description. Please consider this when purchasing.
Before purchase & returns:
Before placing a bid or making a purchase, please check with your local customs office to confirm that the import of Japanese swords is allowed in your country. We cannot be held responsible for any issues, delays, or refunds arising from customs regulations or the buyer’s local circumstances. Please review the item description and photos carefully before purchasing. Except for damage occurring during delivery, we do not accept returns.
Export permit and handling time:
After full payment has been received, we will apply to the Agency for Cultural Affairs of Japan for an export permit for the sword. The approval process usually takes about 20–40 business days (approximately 3–5 weeks), and we will ship the item immediately once the permit is granted. In total, please expect around 30–40 days from purchase to shipment (in most cases, around 30 days).
Shipping method for Japanese swords:
We ship Japanese swords via UPS or EMS (Japan Post), with tracking and insurance.
Shipping
We will ship by DHL or FedEx or JPpost
International Buyers - Please Note
Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding or buying.If the delivery address is remote, there may be an additional charge by FedEx or DHL. In such cases, you may be required to pay additional shipping charges.