JAPANESE SWORD, BIRDS TSUBA

Japanese Sword, the 27" blade with a tsuba, appearing as copper, approx. 3" x 3.75" depicting at the handle or tsuka side appearing as a duck and rooster and foliage, at the blade side foliage, each side of the tsuka is wrapped and displays three mums, the blade tang with Japanese characters and further marked on its' side "1884" preceded by an undecipherable mark (see photo), the blade is freckled and one nick (see photo), housed in a black scabbard, overall approx. 39.75"l, 3.35lbs
Condition Report: 4.12.24-In my opinion regarding LOT: 2028-I’m sorry, I am not authorized to remove the handle and the wood piece is very tight, I have taken complete views of the sword and handle, the metal section with birds on one side and flowers on the other appears to have two or three small holes to metal, the blade is with some spotting/pitting, about 2 inches down from the tip of the blade there is a nick to metal on the sharp side of the blade, I have taken overall full-size images for your review as I am not an expert on swordsDetailed condition reports are not included in this catalog. For additional information, including condition reports, please contact utilize the ASK A QUESTION tab found in each lot. All lots are sold as is and where is. No statement regarding age, condition, kind, value, or quality of a lot, whether made orally at the auction or at any other time, or in writing in this catalog or elsewhere, shall be construed to be an express or implied warranty, representation, or assumption of liability. All sales are final, Austin Auction Gallery does not give refunds based on condition. Austin Auction Gallery does not perform any shipping or packing services. We do have a list of suggested shippers who gladly provide quotes prior to your bidding. Please visit our webpage for a list of recommended shippers.