Hou 伯 signed WAKIZASHI, Raimon 雷紋 Kashira, Fuemaki-Zaya 笛巻鞘, Edo period

Wakizashi with fine fittings.
Elaborate Fuemaki-Zaya and Goldinlay Raimon Kashira.
Fuchi features butterflies and bell crickets.
Tsuba made by Shakudo.
The blade is wide and heavy for a Wakizashi.

Signature : Hou
Nagasa : 456mm (17.95 in.) 
Sori : 8mm (0.31 in.) 
Total length : 650mm (25.59 in.) 
Motohaba : 31.7mm (1.25 in.) 
Sakihaba : 24mm (0.94 in.) 
Motokasane : 7.1mm (0.28 in.) 
Sakikasane : 4.8mm (0.19 in.) 
Blade Weight : 493g
Total Weight : 938g