Sign & Dated 1543: Japanese Samurai L - Wakizashi Sword Sukesada祐定 Nihonto Katana




Item History & Price

Information:
Reference Number: Avaluer:59224591Featured Refinements: Antique Samurai Sword
Primary Material: TamahaganeRegion of Origin: Japan
Maker: Bizen koku ju Osafune SUKESADA 備前國住長船祐定Type: O-Wakizashi
Original/Reproduction: Antique OriginalAge: 1543
Color: Medium Wood Tone
Original Description:
Please first read:1. Please note that bidders who cancelled their bids or orders will be blocked from all my listings, including this auction, to avoid any confusion.2. New eBay member with zero feedback please first contact me before bid, otherwise the bid will be cancelled.3. This auction would possibly end early (but not in the last 12 hours).  Please do not wait to bid until the last minute.
From Seller:I am a Japanese sword dealer, who is Japanese and is based in Tokyo, Ja...pan, where is the best market to collect Japanese swords in the world.  I am a member of NBTHK and Japan National Sword Dealers Association and am looking at 300-500 or even more Japanese swords every month to find wonderful Japanese swords to be listed here in my eBay store.  I am proud of these listed Japanese swords, which passed my strict selection, and am pretty sure they attract many of you. Enjoy my swords, and I hope they are added to your collection soon. "Real Japanese Sword, Made in Japan, From Japan, By Japanese Seller" 
DESCRIPTION
Product:Signed & dated 1543AD: antique Japanese samurai long O-Wakizashi sword "Sukesada 祐定" in Shirasaya
Included:Antique Japanese O-Wakizashi sword "Sukesada 祐定" in Shirasaya Sword bag
Features:Writing on Saya scabbard: 正真 備前國住長船祐定作 天文十二年八月吉日 長 壹尺九寸強有之 (Authentic; Bizen koku ju Osafune SUKESADA saku; A lucky day of August, 1543 AD; Cutting edge length is 1 shaku 9 sun)Mei signature in Nakago tang: (front) 備前國住長船祐定作 (Bizen koku ju Osafune SUKESADA saku), (back) 天文十二年八月吉日 (A lucky day of August, 1543 AD)  Jidai date: Tenbun Era Year 12 (1543 AD) per the information engraved in Nakago tang as aboveSugata structure: Shinogi-zukuriMine: Iori-mineBoshi head: Ko-maruKitae hada: ItameHamon temper lines: Ko-midareNakago tang: Kuri-jiriYasuri-me: Katte-sagariMekugi hole: OneHabaki collar: Single piece copper
Size (approximation):Cutting edge length: 58.2 cm (22 15/16")Nakago tang length: 17.8 cm (7")Whole blade length: 76 cm (29 15/16")Moto-haba: 28 mmSaki-haba: 18 mmMoto-gasane: 6 mmSaki-gasane: 4 mmSori curve: 18 mmKissaki point: 29 mmFitting: 82 cm (32 1/4")Tsuka handle: 20.5 cm (8 1/16")
Weight (approximation):Bare blade: 565 g (1.25 lb)With fitting: 868 g (1.92 lb)
Condition: The blade is in Furutogi old polish with some minor flaws and scratches and rusting spots, which are not fatal.  There are stringy spaces on the sides of Saya scabbard and Tsuka handle, and tapes are put at the top and the bottom of the Saya scabbard; however, they hold the blade fine for now.  Sold as-is.Please see many pictures attached below.  These pictures are my descriptions.  Please view them carefully for conditions (including, but not limited to, the above mentioned) and details.Note 1: Please note that due to differences in computer monitors and different lighting conditions, there may be some variations in this item's appearance.Note 2: Please note that in some pictures there is a reflection of camera on the blade, but it is not flaw.  Please feel free to ask me if you would like to double check it.xvpbvx  PAYMENT● We only accept PayPal payments; however, you can use most credit cards through PayPal by opening PayPal account.● Payment must be received within 3 days after the end of auction.
SHIPPING & HANDLINGShipping Method: EMS (i.e. expedited shipping) or other possible alternatives(Shipping continues to be slow due to the pandemic situations.)
Notes:● An ordered sword will be shipped out after its exportation is permitted by Japanese government.  The process usually takes a few weeks.● We use EMS of Japan Post for shipping, which is expedited method and comes with insurance and tracking services (note: Tracking service is not provided for some areas if the local post office in your area does not provide the service.).● Please note that the above information is based on Japan Post’s service, which we are using, and some countries are defined differently from eBay’s system.  Some examples include Russia and Israel, both of which are included in Asia in the eBay’s shipping calculation but are classified differently in the above information.  In such cases,  the above information supersedes the eBay’s shipping calculation.● We will let you know the tracking number via email right after the item is shipped out.● We will ONLY ship to the (confirmed) address specified in PayPal.● We don't hold a purchased item; however, will hold it until the EMS is resumed when any shipping method is unavailable due to the pandemic.● We don't ship multiple swords combined for safety reasons.
TERMS OF SALE● Please make sure with your country's customs before making an order or a bid that the Japanese sword can be imported into your country without a problem.  I do not take any responsibility, including (not limited to) refund, due to the above reasons.● Some images are for illustrative purposes only.● Any questions have to be asked before purchase.  Questions made after purchase won't be answered.
RETURN POLICY● The return policy applies only when the item does not clearly match the description.
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