Japanese 17th/18th Cent. Wakizashi Samurai Sword 25''. Blade measures 18'' to end of tang. Inventory notes from consignor read ''Unokubi-zukuri style. 4'' Nakago with two mekugiana and nakago has been shortened. Blade dates to circa 1600.'' It has an iron Mokko shaped tsuba dating circa 1750. Matching iron dragon fuchi and kashira (badly rusted). Pair of matching shakudo dragon menuki in handle. Saya is shagreen imitation lacquered wood and missing Kodzuka. Edo period.