Japan: Late Edo Period 19th century 1800-1850 Antique Wakizashi signed Tomotaka. Large wide heavy Hirazukuri style blade with regular width undulating Hamon, some areas of Hitatsura breaking away. Mounted in koshirae with highly detailed fuchi kashira in key fret design. Silk tsukaito handle wrap over shakudo dragon menuki. Iron pierced Tsuba with motif of aoi leaves. Black lacquered Scabbard. Overall Length: 60cm Blade Length: 38cm