A massive Japanese ivory ceremonial sword with steel blade, the hilt carved with three sectional panels of warriors and dancers separated by bands of scrolling foliage, the guard carved with a coiled dragon among clouds, and the scabbard carved with further panels of warriors in combat and mythical figures among pine and rockwork between bands of stylised dragons and ho-o, silk tassels and ivory obitori (minor age cracks) -- 62¾.in.long.