A katana,Japan,circa 1680 Blade shinogi-zukuri,slight torii-zori. Chu-kissaki,chu-suguha hamon. O-maru boshi with kaeri katai,chu-masame itame hada. The edge with minor chippings,small trimmed corrosion pits. Gilt copper habaki with nekogaki. Ubu nakago with one mekugi-ana and kiri yasurime. Mumei. Brass inlaid iron fuchi-kashira with wave pattern. Dragon shaped nigurome menuki with beige silk binding over same. Modern black lacquer saya with openwork iris and rubbed signature(only partially legible). Length 102 cm,historic,historical,,17th century,J,Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available

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