A Second World War Japanese Army Officer's Katana, the 64.5cm Gendaito steel blade with single edge and Horimono decoration of dragon and flaming pearl to the top edge, one piece brass habaki, bronze copper tsuba embossed with rockwork and prunus branches, braid bound fish skin grip with bronze triple chrysanthemum head menuki, the copper kashira set with a silver mon and chrysanthemum head, with leather cover lacquer saya.
Guide Price:
£400-600