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JAPON
Japanese Aikuchi. Signed : Bishu Shubu tsukuri blade, juri kiri silk signed BISHU, hamon not visible. Copper habaki with remains of gilding. Mounting Tsuka in stingray-covered wood, horn kashira and fuchi, missing braid. Saya en suite in red lacquered wood, horn and iron kojiri with wave motif. Obi tori missing. Blade length: 36 cm Total length: 47.5 cm Total length of frame: 52 cm Japan, Koto period. Special thanks to Mr. Jean-François Teulière.
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