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Sword, Scabbard, F91.59

Physical Description

Short Japanese sword with scabbard. Sword has slight curve to blade. Ray skin wrapped handle with textile binding. Gold coloured dragon menuki under binding. Circular tsuba. Matt lacquered scabbard with cloud pattern. Insert in the scabbard for a kogatana or kogai.

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Measurements

Maximum dimensions (H x W x D): 680 x 71 x 68mm
Maximum dimensions (H x W x D) (a - Sword): 645 x 71 x 68mm
Maximum dimensions (H x W x D) (b - Scabbard): 510 x 38 x 34mm
Length (Blade): 475mm

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