JAPANESE SHORT SWORD (WAKIZASHI),Shin-shinto sword period (19th century). Blade: hira-zukuri (flat, no ridge line), komidare (small irregular pattern) hamon (temper line) barely visible, no openings. Nakago (tang): Ubu (uncut), mu-mei (not signed), koshirae: maroon lacquered saya (scabbard) with geometric cloud type motif, and dragonfly design on kojiri; nice iron fuchi kashira decorated with gilt trim figures; gilt fu dog like animals - 12 5/8 in., 32 1/10 cm. Estimate $600-800
