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Japanese Katana
- Dated: Edo Period (1603 - 1868)
- Culture: Japanese
The hilt comprising grip and tsuba decorated in polychrome cloisonné with a Ho-ho bird amid foliage against a black enamel ground. The saya decorated en suite with foliage inhabited with butterflies. The brass mounts engraved with foliage.
Source & Copyright: Peter Finer