A Japanese kai-gunto for navy officers, circa 1943 Blade shinogi-zukuri, o-kissaki and middle torii-zori, indistinct gunome midare hamon and ko-maru boshi, short kaeri. Traces of bending above the habaki. Kesho finish. Silver-plated copper habaki. Nakago with one mekugi-ana, o-sujikai yasurime, inscribed "Asaono Nobuhide Saku." Sakura bronze mounts with traces of gilding. Smooth tsuba with o-seppa and amida yasurime. Tsuka with black same under cotton wrap. Wood saya with two obitori and aisamenuri lacquer. Length k/m cm, total length 93 cm., Additional-Rights-Clearance-Info-Not-Available
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