Japan, 16th century. Of hira-zukuri form, notare-ba of nie with some ashi and itame-ha, the ubu-nakago with one mekugi-ana, unsigned; the saya of black lacquer with irises, the stems and foliage carved in relief and the blooms in rubbed gold and red makie; the tsuka with kakitsubata-mon in gold lacquer; with fabric bag.
Dimensions Length of the blade 7? in. / 18.1cm.
Provenance Provenance: Property from the Collection of Jameson J. Wood.