[Iain]

Been waiting a while for this one to show up and quite pleased with it. An unusual example (although others that are similar are out there) with a tankou that differs from the ones found on Thai made katana, a cast bronze hilt and a beautiful and elegant blade similar to another early sword I've shared before (and included here in the 'group' image). Note the sunburst design on the guard.

Almost 90cm overall, blade is just under 63cm and the spine, which has a v-ridge typical to this area, is about 11mm at the base. Pommel is of the lotus bud type. One of the nicest handling daab I've had the pleasure to own and one of the most elegantly proportioned.