Fine Japanese Samurai WAKIZASHI Sword, Early Shinto, 17th C. Blade by MUNEYOSHI.

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Fine Japanese Samurai WAKIZASHI Sword Early Shinto 17th C. Blade by TADAYOSHI
Fine Japanese Samurai WAKIZASHI Sword, Early Shinto, 17th C. Blade by MUNEYOSHI.
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Beautiful example of a Samurai WAKIZASHI short sword, mounted with an early Shinto period blade. In its beautiful gold inlaid Fuchi-Kashira with large gilt copper menukies of intricate subject, possibly a Battle Bow with quiver. Early iron tsuba with fine pierced and gold inlaid decorations. Fine lacquer work to scabbard depicting three Dragons in clouds. Beautiful blade with a broad active Hamon tamper-line. Tang is signed
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Settsu ju Minamoto Muneyoshi
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Settsu-ju Muneyoshi was a student of Hitachikami Muneshige. He worked
Circa 1661 - 1672.
Overall : 29 1/2"  Blade (Nagasa): 20 1/4"
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