High-grade Fittings Kanemoto 兼元 signed Wakizashi,, Edo period

A short wakizashi with fine fittings.
The menuki feature a depiction of a mouse, and the shakudo fuchikashira is decorated with a design of traditional children’s toys.
The copper kozuka depicts a boat oar and a crab, while the tsuba features a cow. It is an intriguing piece.

The tsukamaki has deteriorated over time and is beginning to fade; the habaki wobbles up and down.

Signature : Kanemoto
Nagasa : 407mm (16.02 in.) 
Sori : 8mm (0.31 in.) 
Total length : 570mm (22.44 in.) 
Motohaba : 28.2mm (1.11 in.) 
Sakihaba : 20.6mm (0.81 in.) 
Motokasane : 6.8mm (0.27 in.) 
Sakikasane : 4.7mm (0.19 in.) 
Blade Weight : 417g
Total Weight : 780g