JAPANESE SHORT SWORD (WAKIZASHI),Shinto sword period (17th century). Blade: hira-zukuri (flat, no ridge line), temper: hotsure (brushed effect suguha) barely visible in some areas. Nakago (tang): Ubu (uncut), mu-mei (not signed), but was cleaned. Tsuba: heavy iron, oni motif, signature not clear - 19 1/16 in., 48 2/5 cm. Estimate $550-750
Some buffing Hada & temper not discernable. Nick/ chip visible.
