*WW2 Era Chinese with Horimono on Blade (Engraved blade))*
Blade measures 72.5cm (inc ricasso), 104.5cm overall.
Signed on the blade with picture of the Japanese Flag on the reverse. Short fuller. Black painted hilt with black ito (wrapping), copper mounts and metal tassel loop. Wooden with a a single ashi (hanger), copper koiguchi and ishizuke (throat and chape), painted black with a green stippled finish.
*Condition*
This sword is in excellent condition with a few minor signs of wear and tear. There is no mekugi to faciliate the exposure of the tang. The Saya is in very good condition but the green stippled effect is missing in the ashi (hanger). Please see photographs as part of the condition report.
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