Description A Japanese Katana
寬文三年十月十日 山野勘十郞久英 二胴切落
inscribed Yamano-Kanjurou-Hisahide(Kaou), Futatsudo-Kiriotosu, dated the tenth day in the tenth month of Kanbun (corresponding to 1664), with bone scabbard.
Blade length 20 1/2 in., 52 cm. Overall length 32 3/8 in., 82 cm.
Property from a Private Canadian Collection
Condition Report The blade with nicks, scratches and areas of tarnish. Tang with oxidation. The bone scabbard in decent condition with one crack and one restoration, the bone handle has a large missing piece.
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