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Lot 300799 · Japanese Samurai & Art Treasures Auction

Imitation Sword Set: Iaito, Former Naval Ceremonial Sword, Command Sword Type

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A practice iaito used for Iaido and Batto-do, with blemishes on the scabbard, hilt, and blade due to marks left from use, offered as an accessory. Total length 104 cm, blade length 73 cm, hilt 25.5 cm.

A ceremonial sword custom-made for an officer of the former Japanese Navy from the early Showa period (approximately 90 years ago), modeled after a command saber. The cherry blossom motifs on the fittings of the koshirae are impressive, with minimal dirt and damage, accompanied by the original tassel, in good preservation condition. Total length 84 cm, hilt 12 cm, blade modeled after the Kogarasu Maru style 66 cm, blade width 18 mm, weight 720 g, scabbard weight 220 g, accompanied by a purple sword bag.

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300799
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Item located in: Tondabayashi-Shi, Osaka-Fu

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Japanese Samurai & Art Treasures Auction

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