Japanese Katana and Wakisashi
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One Japanese army officer Katana from the WWII era of a 24" blade length (36" overall). Ray skin and wrapped wood handle and moderately cast bronze tsuba. Leather-wrapped wood scabbard. Likely pre-1945 and possibly a navy issue sword. Offered with a Japanese Wakisashi of slightly smaller 22 1/2" blade length (34" overall) and also likely a pre 1945 military officer's sword. Of a nicer engraved and gold inlay accented bronze tsuba. Matching engraved and inlay collar and buttcap. The handle is black wrapped ray skin. The lacquered wood scabbard is damaged and shows evidence of ashi attached. Neither sword was disassembles or had their tangs inspected.
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Japanese Katana and Wakisashi
Estimate $800 - $1,500
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