JAPANESE OFFICER'S SWORD AND STAND,Meiji period. Signed on handle, with silver mon, shark skin gilt bronze mounted scabbard. Together with gilt and black lacquer stand with flying crane decoration - blade:28 in.; overall 38 1/2 in. long. Estimate $6,000-7,000
The blade has few dark spots-the scabbard has some wear on the edges, especially near the handle. Gold rubbed on mounts and handle
