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Japanese Katana Sword.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:200.00 USD Estimated At:400.00 - 700.00 USD
Japanese Katana Sword.
Believe mid Edo period. 26" long point blade, the temper line (Hamon) is clearly visible, and is of the wavy O-Notare (large, sweeping waves) type. Ray skin wrapped grip, black cloth wrapped with spiny lobster menuki, often called ebi in Japanese, represent longevity and prosperity. Furthermore, the lobster's hard shell and spiny appearance also suggest a resemblance to samurai armor, making it a fitting and auspicious design for sword fittings. The top of the brass colored alloy Kashira (pommel), Fuchi (collar) and the scabbard feature cherry blossom motifs. The brass colored alloy solid Tsuba, Mokko Gata shape, is decorated with with plants. The one hole tang is signed on both sides The wood orange lacquered scabbard is missing the fitting and there is some separation near the top of the two sides.