A decorative sword. Late 19th century.
A decorative sword. Late 19th century.
Length of the blade 64.4 cm, shinogi zukuri, suguha hamon, slightly stained. 19th century.
Hilt, scabbard and tsuba of sectional ivory, carved with fighting samurai in low relief with black ink colouring, probably from the tale of the 47 rônin. Glue residue and a little damage.
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A decorative sword. Late 19th century.
Length of the blade 64.4 cm, shinogi zukuri, suguha hamon, slightly stained. 19th century.
Hilt, scabbard and tsuba of sectional ivory, carved with fighting samurai in low relief with black ink colouring, probably from the tale of the 47 rônin. Glue residue and a little damage.