£850
A WWII Japanese army officer's type 98 Katana by Hattori Masahiro. The blade with subtle midare hamon and fitted with shin - gunto tsuba and butt cap. The grip with ray skin lashed with cord and cherry blossom menuki ornaments. The leather-covered simple black painted scabbard with shin-gunto mounts again. 66.4 cm length of blade. 93 cm overall length The tang bearing signature and armoury mark.
Footnote: See images of tang signature
Fees apply to the hammer price:
Free Registration
31.2% inc VAT*
Flat Fee Registration
27.60% inc VAT*
