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Rare Japanese Samuri / Katana Sword Remarkably Detaile

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Description

Rare Japanese Samuri / Katana Sword, remarkably detailed Copper Saya, signed blade. The Japanese sword was known as the Samurai sword all of the world , which is a kind of superb weapon. The first metal sword was got from a grave in Japan. From the 3rd to the 8th century, chinese and Korean craftsman came over to Japan. Tachi developed into KATANA during the middle of the 10th century, because the Japanese cavaliers required weapons match surprise attacks. After Japanese was defeated in the second World War, all activities concerning the Japanese swords were suspended by the Allied Forces. But the activities were gradually resumed in the wake of Japans independence in 1950 and the beauty of the Japanese sword is appreciated by many people both in and outside of Japan nowadays, and become a good choice of art work collection. Saya is the Japanese term for a scabbard, and specifically refers to the scabbard for a sword or knife. mwf1928

Estimate $375 - $750
Starting Bid $350
Us Auction
Jul 27, 2012
Ended
Auctioneer
Universal Live

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Northbrook, IL 60062
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