A shinto katana (long sword) blade
A shinto katana (long sword) blade
Attributed to Higo no daijo Sadakuni, Edo period (1615-1868), late 16th/early 17th century
Of shinogi-zukuri form, ko-midari of nioi and nie, with kinsugi and saka-ashi, tight itame hada, the ubu nakago with three mekugi-ana (two plugged), unsigned; in shirazaya; with a silk bag and a brocade bag. 69.2cm (27¼in) long. (4).
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A shinto katana (long sword) blade
Attributed to Higo no daijo Sadakuni, Edo period (1615-1868), late 16th/early 17th century
Of shinogi-zukuri form, ko-midari of nioi and nie, with kinsugi and saka-ashi, tight itame hada, the ubu nakago with three mekugi-ana (two plugged), unsigned; in shirazaya; with a silk bag and a brocade bag. 69.2cm (27¼in) long. (4).