A Japanese katana,Muromachi period Blade shinogi-tsukuri,chu-kissaki. Hamon in midare style,only partially visible. Signs of fatigue,in the center a stress tear until shortly below the shinogi ridge,in the front quarter slightly bent. Small cracks on the cutting edge. Nakago o-suriage,two mekugi-ana,kiri-yasurime. Silver covered copper habaki with nekogaki. Iron tsuba in Mokko shape,slightly scratched,with floral decor in Bushu style. Partially gold-plated menuki of shakudo shaped like a flowering branch. Black,somewhat damaged silk binding over same.,Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available

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