Sword, Scabbard, D31.468
Physical Description
Sword blade, scabbard and some fittings. Short blade with clear, irregular hamon. Gold coloured habaki and seppa (copper alloy pieces that fit to blade). Two holes in tang. Inscription on one side of tang. Scabbard is dark brown lacquer. Ribbed. Fitting for cord is present. Decorated with inlaid bird.
Provenance
Locality:
Japan
Measurements
Maximum dimensions (H x W x D) (a - Blade): 596 x 31 x 7mmMaximum dimensions (H x W x D) (b - Sheath): 480 x 38 x 34mm
Maximum dimensions (H x W x D) (c - Habaki): 27 x 32 x 12mm
Maximum dimensions (H x W x D) (d - Seppa): 39 x 22 x 1mm
Maximum dimensions (H x W x D) (e - Seppa): 38 x 22 x 1mm
Length (Blade): 441mm
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