Blade for a Sword (Katana) with Mounting (Shikomizue) blade, dated February 1677; mounting, 19th century Blade inscribed by Yokoyama K?zukedaij? Sukesada The tang of this sword bears the signature of its maker, the famous swordsmith Yokoyama K?zukedaij? Sukesada, and the date of its completion, February 1677. Dated works by this master are rare. The mounting, which dates from the nineteenth century, is in the form of a walking stick, disguising the Blade for a Sword (Katana) with Mounting (Shikomizue). Japanese. blade, dated February 1677; mounting, 19th century. Steel, wood, cherry-b
Blade for a Sword (Katana) with Mounting (Shikomizue) blade, dated February 1677; mounting, 19th century Blade inscribed by Yokoyama K?zukedaij? Sukesada The tang of this sword bears the signature of its maker, the famous swordsmith Yokoyama K?zukedaij? Sukesada, and the date of its completion, February 1677. Dated works by this master are rare. The mounting, which dates from the nineteenth century, is in the form of a walking stick, disguising the Blade for a Sword (Katana) with Mounting (Shikomizue). Japanese. blade, dated February 1677; mounting, 19th century. Steel, wood, cherry-blossom bark, brass, lacquer. Swords
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