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Katana with koto blade, fine forge tempering,...

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Katana with koto blade, fine forge tempering, very fine hamon quality and no forge defects, bronze snorkel with waterfall and fo dog motifs, saya (scabbard) with mother-of-pearl powders on black lacquer, damaged wrist braiding. Signed Masamitsu and dated 1429 Anonymous, Early 15th century, period fittings and tuba replaced by a Wakisasi tuba, L. (blade) 63cm - L. (total) 93cm