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THE BLADE LATE MUROMACHI PERIOD
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A JAPANESE KATANA
THE BLADE LATE MUROMACHI PERIOD
With unsigned polished single-edged blade of traditional form and construction, hilt comprising contemporary pierced iron tsuba and later fuchi kashira, the latter with gilt foliage in relief on one side, and cord-bound rayskin-covered grip with silver menuki, in ribbed black lacquer scabbard and with silk cover
28¼in. (71.7cm.) blade
THE BLADE LATE MUROMACHI PERIOD
With unsigned polished single-edged blade of traditional form and construction, hilt comprising contemporary pierced iron tsuba and later fuchi kashira, the latter with gilt foliage in relief on one side, and cord-bound rayskin-covered grip with silver menuki, in ribbed black lacquer scabbard and with silk cover
28¼in. (71.7cm.) blade