A Japanese katana, Edo period
A Japanese katana, Edo periodBlade shinogi-zukuri, ko-kissaki, torii-zori, slightly wavy notare-midare hamon, fine itame hada, silver applied habaki, nakao with one mekugi-ana, inscribed "Masahide". Iron namban tsuba, fuchi kashira of lacquered copper, tsuka wrapped in suede cord over blackened, finely grained same, gilt blossom menuki. Saya covered with polished same, koiguchi, kurigata and kojiri of horn. Length K/M 67 cm. Overall length 94 cm.Condition: II
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A Japanese katana, Edo periodBlade shinogi-zukuri, ko-kissaki, torii-zori, slightly wavy notare-midare hamon, fine itame hada, silver applied habaki, nakao with one mekugi-ana, inscribed "Masahide". Iron namban tsuba, fuchi kashira of lacquered copper, tsuka wrapped in suede cord over blackened, finely grained same, gilt blossom menuki. Saya covered with polished same, koiguchi, kurigata and kojiri of horn. Length K/M 67 cm. Overall length 94 cm.Condition: II