A JAPANESE SURI-AGE KATANA

SIGNED NAMI (NAMIHANA (NO) JU KOIKE NOBUYUKI, DATED TO THE BUNKYU ERA (1861-4)

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A JAPANESE SURI-AGE KATANA
SIGNED NAMI (NAMIHANA (NO) JU KOIKE NOBUYUKI, DATED TO THE BUNKYU ERA (1861-4)
With bohi grooves, o-kissaki tip, chrysanthemum-shaped pierced iron tsuba with gilt details, copper-alloy fuchi gashira, blackened rayskin-covered grip bound with black cord, and copper-alloy menuki each in the form of a dragon, in associated black lacquered scabbard
24in. (61cm.) blade

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With a certificate of registration as a Hozen Token (sword worthy of preservation) issued by the Society for the Preservation of Japanese Art Swords (Nihon Bijutsu Token Hozen Kyokai), number 325558, 20 October 1990

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