Important 16th Century Signed Hiroga Japanese Katana Sword

Important 16th Century Signed Hiroga Japanese Katana Sword
signed Haku Shu Ju Hiroga Sei, dated Ten Bun Ni Nen Hachi Gatsu Hi (August 1533), having engraved horimono gomabashi, mounted in World War II period military-style mounts, having ray skin grip, brown cord wrapping, metal fittings and leather-covered scabbard,
total length 39 inches, blade length 28 inches
Provenance: From a Briarcliff Manor Estate

Condition

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