Ed Posted March 3 Report Posted March 3 KOSHIRAE FOR WAKIZASHI *NO BLADE* SHISHI THEME NOTE: Measurements are in inches: KOA: 30.25 K SAYA: 23 K TSUKA: 5.1875 TSUNAGI OAL: 28.1875 TSUNAGI NAGASA: 21.5 TSUNAGI NAKAGO: 6.6 SORI: 0.75 TSUBA MOTIF: Brass Karakusa TSUBA MEI: 0 TSUBA DIMENSIONS: ? TSUBA ANA: ? MENUKI: Shishi F/K MOTIF: Shishi F/K MEI: 0 KOZUKA MOTIF: 0 KOZUKA MEI: 0 KOGATANA MEI: 0 HABAKI: 1 pc. Shakudo This is a wakizashi sized koshirae, see lengths above. I reiterate, koshirae only, no sword. I do not know the exact age of this koshirae. The koshirae appears to be relatively new ie; not antique, however the fittings are all ANTIQUE. The koshirae has a wooden Tsunagi. A Tsunagi is an exact wooden replica of the blade for which the koshirae was originally made. Before you ask, I have no idea what became of the original blade or who made the tsunagi. The koshirae is nice and is done in matching Shishi fittings. Shishi, are sometimes called Jishi or Koma-inu 狛犬 (lion dog) in Japan. Shishi are guardians which repel evil. They are often seen outside temples and shrines and are very popular on sword fittings. All of the fittings depict shishi with the exception being the tsuba. The tsuba is brass with karakusa (scrolling vines) in katakiri bori. There are a few small stains on the tsuba. The habaki is shakudo, or possibly blackened copper and has a few small dents in it. The tsuka is wrapped in samegawa, then wrapped with leather ito. The kojiri while it resembles metal it is lacquer and mimics a metal one. The saya is black and has a pattern of clouds. Or at least clouds are my best guess. Finding koshirae which fit other blades is difficult as each blade is slightly different, therefore each koshire is slightly different as they are custom built for a particular sword. It is not impossible, but sometimes difficult. Collectors have been known to find a koshirae that fits perfectly or which is similar in size and with some minor alterations make it work. If your sword is in fresh or recent polish, inserting it into an “old” koshirae is not advised. One little grain of sand inside the saya can potentially scratch the polish. Another option is simply displaying a similar sized koshirae alongside your blade. Even though relatively new, there is no guarantee given or implied that a bit of sand or trash has not entered the saya. If you plan to put a blade into this koshirae, take caution and do it at your own risk. This koshirae is also being sold with no guarantee given or implied that it will fit any sword. Detailed measurements have been provided in the event you are attempting to fit it to your blade. While difficult to find an exact match, the measurements will assist in find something close, at best fitting perfectly, at worst requiring minimal alteration. Condition: See Photos. The information I have provided is all I have on this koshirae. Returns: No accepted unless item is not as descriced. Ships USPS Priority Mail Insured. Your address and contact information is required to get an accurate shipping quote. Buyer is responsible for knowing your countries import laws and regulations. *Reduced $450 plus any additional fees (S/H, PayPal, Wire, Insurance, etc) Contact me via email only: Yakiba.com@gmail.com 2 Quote
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