Japan. Shinto, approx. 16th cent.
The blade has an iormune as well as shinogi tsukuri, the hamon shows notare partly tending towards toran, a ko-gissaki. The tang could not be examined as it is to firmly attached to the grip of the shirasaya. Gilt hibaki with nekogaki. Mediocre condition of the blade, weathered areas.
NAGASA 53 CM, TOTAL LENGTH (WITH GRIP) 73,8 CM