signed Bishu Osafune Kiyomitsu saku. Japan, Muromachi Period, 16th century The blade of shinogi-zukuri form, yaki-dashi-ha of nie, itame-hada, the ubu-nakago with one mekugi-ana; koshirae: the saya of roiro-nuri; tsuba of shakudo, of kiku form with inlaid copper and shibuichi dew drops; shakudo nanako fuchi-gashira with wild plants in gold and shakudo relief.
Dimensions Length of the blade 27? in. / 69.2cm.
Provenance Provenance: Property from the Collection of Jameson J. Wood.
Notes For another sword by the same maker see: Christie's SALE 6071, Japanese Art & Design London, South Kensington|16 May 2012, Lot 153.