A Shinto wakizashi (short sword)

Edo period (1615-1868), early 19th century

Edo period (1615-1868), early 19th century
The blade of shinogi-zukuri form, gunome-ha of nioi and nie, indistinct hada, the ubu nakago with one mekugi-ana, unsigned; the koshira-e (mounts): the saya of black lacquer; the mokko shibuichi tsuba with a dragonfly and morning glory in gilt metal and kebori, signed Mitsuyoshi with a kao; the kozuka a shiiremono cast with flying cranes in relief, inscribed Masachika with a kao; the shakudo nanako fuchigashira with falling leaves in relief, unsigned; the gilt metal menuki of dragon and sword; with a cloth bag. The blade: 53.2cm (20 7/8in); total length: 74.3cm (29¼in). (3).

Accompanied by a laminated appraisal from Aoi Art.