Beautiful Condition, Top Quality , Gorō Nyūdō Masamune, Large and Small Set, with Bag, Japan Antique Gallery

This is a set of large and small from the Goro Nyudo Masamune collection by Nihon Antique Gallery.

This item is from around the 1990s, with an original retail price of approximately ¥160,000 when new. It's a rare black ito (handle wrap) type.

As it is about 30 years old, there are signs of age-related wear. There are minor plating issues (please refer to the photos).

There is no looseness in the koiguchi (mouth of the scabbard). The saya (scabbard) has no scratches or dents.

A stand is not included.
: Special alloy, Iai-do style, ancient construction, thin finish, with groove (hi)
Tsuka-maki (Handle wrap): Genuine ray skin with pure cotton black
Fittings: Kashira (pommel), Fuchi (collar), Men-tsuki (ornament on the tsuka) with dragon and armor sleeve motif (bronze)
Tsuba (Guard): Plum and bamboo motif, gold inlay iron finish
Saya (Scabbard): Black lacquer, ito-maki style finish (same for both large and small )

Large :
Total length: Approx. 101 cm
length: 2 shaku 3 sun 5 bu (approx. 71 cm)
Weight (without saya): Approx. 819g
Tsuka (Handle) length: Approx. 24.5 cm

Small :
Total length: Approx. 68 cm
length: 1 shaku 5 sun (approx. 46 cm)
Weight (without saya): Approx. 534g
Tsuka (Handle) length: Approx. 17 cm

Large
Small
Wakizashi
Japanese
Iai-do
Samurai
SAMURAI
Miyamoto Musashi
SHOGUN
Miyamoto Musashi
Nishinosuke Nakamura
Ken Takakura
Taiga Drama (Historical Drama Series)
Hiroyuki Sanada
Taiheiki (The War of the Great Peace)

A set of large and small Japanese , featuring a black handle with gold patterns.

- Type: Japanese
- Size: Set of large and small
- Accessories: Storage stand, cloth bag
- Handle Design: Black handle with gold patterns
- Handle Material: Cloth wrap
- Condition: Good

Thank you for looking.