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155 - Katana sword with an Edo-period blade (17th–19th century), mounted in Shin Gunto koshirae, Type 98, with an officer’s sword knot, Japan, World War II period, steel, leather, textile material, Japanese sword (Katana), mounted in military koshirae (Shin Guntō, Model 98, Ryakushiki type), with a leather-covered scabbard, cord and tassel belonging to an officer of the Imperial Japanese Army during the Second World War. The blade was made using traditional forging and tempering methods (Tamahagane steel) during the Edo period (17th–19th centuries). The original officer’s cord and tassel, in good condition, are rare. The cord’s colours (brown and blue) suggest the rank of Captain in the Imperial Japanese Army. The tsuba is of traditional design, with gilt inlays: botanical ornamentation featuring stylised flowers and a decorative motif at the top. The tsuka (handle) is of traditional design, wrapped in stingray skin (Samegawa), with olive-brown textile braiding (Tsuka-Ito), and decorated with insect motifs (praying mantises). The button fastening system is fully functional. The composition reflects the combination of traditional fittings with practical military mounting, l = 95.50 cm
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Katana sword with an Edo-period blade (17th–19th century), mounted in Shin Gunto koshirae, Type 98, with an officer’s sword knot, Japan, World War II period, steel, leather, textile material, Japanese sword (Katana), mounted in military koshirae (Shin Guntō, Model 98, Ryakushiki type), with a leather-covered scabbard, cord and tassel belonging to an officer of the Imperial Japanese Army during the Second World War. The blade was made using traditional forging and tempering methods (Tamahagane steel) during the Edo period (17th–19th centuries). The original officer’s cord and tassel, in good condition, are rare. The cord’s colours (brown and blue) suggest the rank of Captain in the Imperial Japanese Army. The tsuba is of traditional design, with gilt inlays: botanical ornamentation featuring stylised flowers and a decorative motif at the top. The tsuka (handle) is of traditional design, wrapped in stingray skin (Samegawa), with olive-brown textile braiding (Tsuka-Ito), and decorated with insect motifs (praying mantises). The button fastening system is fully functional. The composition reflects the combination of traditional fittings with practical military mounting, l = 95.50 cm
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