JAPAN - Wakizashi, 19th century The sword blade mounted in a magnolia wood scabbard (shirasaya), the shirasaya lacking the decorative elements typical of koshirae mounts. The gilt metal habaki. Signature on the nakago probably: Hitsuko 縪廣 L. 15.2 cm (tsuka) L. 47.7 cm (blade) L. 63.1 cm (complete shirasaya) Provenance: Former collection of Mr. Huu Pham (Galerie Potterat)