A Japanese gift tachi, Meiji period Blade shinogi-zukuri, chu-kissaki and deep koshi-zori. Somewhat diffuse suguha-hamon in nioi, not recognisable boshi. Bohi on both sides, extending over the koshinogi to the kissaki. Muji-hada. Slightly pitted sashikomi finish. The nakogo is ubu with one mekugi-ana, suji-yasurime. Gilt, helmet-shaped copper habaki. Tsuka with remnants of silver-plated brass engraved with a karakusa pattern, Honda mon, kenukigata menuki and applied rice bales. Nashiji lacquer saya with scrolling karakusa vines and Honda mon in g, Additional-Rights-Clearance-Info-Not-Available
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Keywords: 19th, 20th, asia, asian, blade, century, chu-kissaki, clipping, clippings, cut, cut-, cut-outs, east, gift, japanese, meiji, object, objects, period, shinogi-zukuri, stills, tachi
