【Important notes】 ・International Buyers: Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer’s responsibility. ・Please check with your country’s customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying. These duties are paid to your country's customs office and not to us. Prompt payment of these fees is necessary to ensure delivery of your item. ・We deeply value your understanding regarding the blade's export process. The duration to secure an export permit might extend up to a month, and shipping, based on the destination, could take an additional month. In some instances, sea freight may be chosen, which might lengthen the delivery period to 2-3 months. ・Considering the diligence required for export permit procedures, we'd like to emphasize the importance of commitment after purchase. If the auction is annulled post-confirmation, there's a need to retract the said permit. In such situations, to cover administrative efforts, a fee equating to 10% of the auction's final amount would be requested via PayPal. ・We kindly request bids from those who fully acknowledge these conditions. Please be informed that the original registration document is required to be returned to official authorities, so a copy will be provided with the sword. ・AUSTRIA, BELGIUM, and UK prohibits the import of swords, so please refrain from bidding. 【Product details】 This remarkable wakizashi from the Edo period is mounted in a black lacquer scabbard and features a full mounting. The blade is complemented by a round iron openwork sword guard and includes a kozuka (small knife). The black lacquer scabbard includes a kozuka with a shakudō nanako ground and a inlay of a dragon motif. The kozuka was housed in a slot on the body-side of the sword when worn at the waist. In emergencies, it could be thrown like a throwing star. Other fittings also feature shakudō nanako ground with inlays depicting flowers and a boar. The dragon symbolizes power, strength, and good fortune, while the boar represents courage and determination. Shakudō nanako refers to a metalworking technique where a surface is covered with tiny, round, fish egg-like patterns engraved with a chisel. The sword comes with a copy of its Firearms and Swords Registration Certificate, as the original document will be returned to the authorities. According to the certificate, the sword is categorized as a wakizashi, with a length of 43.7 cm, a curvature of 1.3 cm, and one peg hole). The signature on the blade is unclear. The certificate, issued in Shimane Prefecture, is numbered 11660 and was originally granted on February 23, Showa 40 (1965), with a re-issue on March 16, Heisei 19 (2007). There are scratches and considerable rust due to aging. There is a tiny chip on the very tip of the blade. The lacquer paint on the scabbard is chipped and cracked. Please refer to the photos for the detailed condition of the item. The display stand is not included with this lot. Length of the blade: 56cm Total length including scabbard: 63.5 cm ・Please make sure to review all the provided information and images before placing your bid. ・We make every effort to accurately represent the product's colors and textures in our photos. However, due to differences in monitors and device displays, as well as photographic conditions, slight color variations between the photos and the actual product may occur. We ask for your understanding in advance. Thank you for your interest, and happy bidding!