Japanese Katana

Description:

Japanese Katana, cord-wrapped hilt with shagreen and two brass tsuba, pierced-brass hilt, steel blade, and a brown-painted steel scabbard with brass fittings, blade lg. 28 1/2, overall lg. 39 1/2 in.
Estimate $400-600

Missing the mekugi, blade has no nicks and is in good to very good condition.


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