Blade and Mounting for a Sword (Katana) Blade inscribed by Naotane Taikei Japanese Engraving on blade attributed to Honj? Yoshitane Japanese Sword guard (tsuba) inscribed by Yukinaka Japanese blade, dated 1839; mounting, 19th century Although both blades are by Naotane, that of the long sword (katana) is made in the Bizen style, while that of the short sword (wakizashi) is made in the S?sh? style. The engraving on both is attributed to Yoshitane, who decorated many of Naotane's blades. View more. Blade and Mounting for a Sword (Katana). Japanese. blade, dated 1839; mounting, 19th century. Stee
Blade and Mounting for a Sword (Katana) Blade inscribed by Naotane Taikei Japanese Engraving on blade attributed to Honj? Yoshitane Japanese Sword guard (tsuba) inscribed by Yukinaka Japanese blade, dated 1839; mounting, 19th century Although both blades are by Naotane, that of the long sword (katana) is made in the Bizen style, while that of the short sword (wakizashi) is made in the S?sh? style. The engraving on both is attributed to Yoshitane, who decorated many of Naotane's blades. View more. Blade and Mounting for a Sword (Katana). Japanese. blade, dated 1839; mounting, 19th century. Steel, wood, lacquer, rayskin (samé), silk, iron, copper-gold alloy (shakud?), copper, gold, silver. Hagi, Nagato Province (Yamaguchi Prefecture). Swords
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