Blade for a Short Sword (Wakizashi)

Blade inscribed by Yoshitane Japanese
Blade inscribed by Yoshifusa Japanese

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The bamboo and plum-blossom engraving, which retains much of the original red lacquer, is typical of the Echizen style.

Blade for a Short Sword (Wakizashi), Blade inscribed by Yoshitane (Japanese, active 17th century), Steel, lacquer, Japanese

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