A koshira-e (mounting) for a wakizashi (short sword)


Edo period (1615-1868), early-mid 19th centuryThe saya (scabbard) of plain roiro lacquer; the shakudo nanako tsuba inlaid within the gilt metal rim with an archer in a thunderstorm, a bird flying away on the reverse; the fuchigashira of shakudo nanako similarly inlaid with domestic scenes; the kozuka with a chequered design in gold and shakudo overlaid with a gold running kirin; the gold menuki in the form of chrysanthemums and foliage, all unsigned; with a brocade bag. 74cm (29 1/8in) long. (2).