Sale 31 Lot 519  

JAPANESE LONG SWORD (KATANA). Bone and ivory mounted (some small damage and pieces missing), carving depicts samurai scenes. Blade: shape of scimitar, not traditional Japanese long blade shape and curvature. Blade has no openings or defects, but temper is not completely visible. - 25 5/8 in., 65.1 cm. blade.
Estimate $1,350-1,550

Sold for $1,600

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