1596 JAPANESE WAKIZACHI CANE.

Category Firearms & Military
Auction Currency USD
Start Price 500.00 USD
Estimated at 1,000.00 - 1,500.00 USD
Overall length: 30 1/2". Blade length: 21 3/4". This weed cane has a blade with an irregular hamon. The copper habaki is smooth at the top with a hammered appearance at the base. The tsuka is carved bamboo with a rattan wrap at the base. The carved decoration is floral and foliate motifs. The saya is also rattan-wrapped bamboo with carvings of a goddess, a beggar, baskets, and more. CONDITION: blade has a very fine polish with a distinct and vivid hamon. The tsuka and saya both show light wear with a pleasing aged lacquer finish. (02-21152/BF). $1,000-1,500.