Edo was the sword’s age of connoisseurship: the Hon’ami appraisers, the shogunal register of famous blades of 1719, and a thriving literature turned the sword into an object of study even as it ceased to be drawn in war.
This is a small wakizashi by Chigusa Arikoto, a court noble from the late Edo period who was also a sword enthusiast and smith. It features a shallow sori and a chu-kissaki, with an itame hada and gunome choji hamon. The blade is in old polish with minor rust.
NihontoWatchmei · Kaei (1848-1854) · nagasa 36.6cm · sori 0.8cm
Kyoto · around 1848-1854
Tōken Taikan top 91%
5 pieces on the market now
The Edo period (1615 to 1868)
Edo was the sword’s age of connoisseurship: the Hon’ami appraisers, the shogunal register of famous blades of 1719, and a thriving literature turned the sword into an object of study even as it ceased to be drawn in war.
We could not find an authenticity certificate on the seller’s listing. Japanese swords and fittings are normally papered by the NBTHK (or the NTHK). Without one, the attribution is the seller’s own assessment and has not been independently verified — treat it with caution and ask the dealer about certification before buying.
If you judge that the condition of the delivered item differs significantly from the photos or description on our site, a return is possible. However, the return shipping cost is the customer's responsibility. To use cooling-off, please apply in writing by postal mail within one week of the item's arrival. The return shipping cost is the customer's responsibility.
¥260,000
This is a small wakizashi by Chigusa Arikoto, a court noble from the late Edo period who was also a sword enthusiast and smith. It features a shallow sori and a chu-kissaki, with an itame hada and gunome choji hamon. The blade is in old polish with minor rust.
NihontoWatchmei · Kaei (1848-1854) · nagasa 36.6cm · sori 0.8cm
Kyoto · around 1848-1854
Tōken Taikan top 91%
5 pieces on the market now
The Edo period (1615 to 1868)
Edo was the sword’s age of connoisseurship: the Hon’ami appraisers, the shogunal register of famous blades of 1719, and a thriving literature turned the sword into an object of study even as it ceased to be drawn in war.
We could not find an authenticity certificate on the seller’s listing. Japanese swords and fittings are normally papered by the NBTHK (or the NTHK). Without one, the attribution is the seller’s own assessment and has not been independently verified — treat it with caution and ask the dealer about certification before buying.
If you judge that the condition of the delivered item differs significantly from the photos or description on our site, a return is possible. However, the return shipping cost is the customer's responsibility. To use cooling-off, please apply in writing by postal mail within one week of the item's arrival. The return shipping cost is the customer's responsibility.
¥260,000
