A Bizen katana
18th/19th century
Estimate $2,000 – $3,000
the blade honzukuri, with a straight temper edge with notare, inscribed Bizen kuni ju Ietsugu, in a shirasaya
the blade 76.5 cm long
Condition Report
Some very minor surface pitting. Generally good condition
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