Edo period (1615-1868), early-mid 19th centuryThe blade of shinogi-zukuri form, gunome-ha of nioi with pronounced nie and itama-hada; the tsuka not removed; koshira-e; the saya and tsuka of cast metal, with trailing aoi-mon in relief; silvered metal sukashi tsuba with a scrolled design. The blade: 70.5cm (27?in) long, total length: 101.5cm (40in). (2).