Imperial Japanese Katana

Explore more items like this one.

Visit our Historical Department Historical

Lot Details & Additional Photographs

1940s or earlier, the 27 in. blade with tang signed "Kane Sada, chrysanthemum motif throughout, the brass tsuba somewhat crudely cast; the wooden grip wrapped with fabric over ray skin. Lacking scabbard.

LOA 37 in.

An exceptionally clean blade; light aging and wear to grip.