Japanese Large Sue Koto-Period Katana Sword in Shirasaya - Signed Bishu Osafune Sukesada

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Exceptional large katana from the Sue Koto period, housed in wooden shirasaya mounts. The blade is signed Bishu Osafune Sukesada and likely dates to the mid-16th century. The notably long blade features a Bizen-style gunome midare hamon, transitioning in places to koshi-no-hiraita. A striking example of late Muromachi-period craftsmanship |||| MEASUREMENTS: Overall length: approx. 39 3/8 in. | Blade length (guard to tip): approx. 30 3/8 in. | Blade tip to tang tip: approx. 36.5 in.

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Japanese Large Sue Koto-Period Katana Sword in Shirasaya - Signed Bishu Osafune Sukesada

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