JAPANESE SHORT SWORD (WAKIZASHI),Shinto sword period (17th century). Blade: temper barely visible with suguha turning to notare (short waves) near boshi (blade tip), no openings. Suke (handle) cannot be removed to inspect nakago (tang). Saya (scabbard) is finely carved wood, as is suke, with floral design in center of both sides, with carved bone or ivory tsuba (sword guard) - 14 1/4 in., 36 1/5 cm. Estimate $450-650
