A itomaki no tachi, Japan, early Edo period Blade shinogi-zukuri, chu-kissaki, torii-zori. O-notare hamon, going towards the kissaki into the cutting edge. Hada and boshi worn, not recognisable. O-sujikai yasurime, one mekugi-ana, with inscription "Yamato No Kami Yoshi Michi". Mokko tsuba with o-seppa. Old gold-coloured, partially damaged silk binding over same, menuki in dragon shape. Brass fuchi/kashira with karakusa engraving. Saya with matt-finished nashiji, engraved brass fittings, one suspension loop incomplete. Length k/m cm. Total length 103 cm. hi,

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