Superby Shakudo Nanako Gold Dragon Mounted Shinto Japanese Samurai Sword Katana Signed By Echizen Sadatsugu Circa 1660

A Superby Shakudo Nanako Gold Dragon Mounted Shinto Japanese Samurai Sword Katana Signed By Echizen Sadatsugu Circa 1660.

27 inch cutting edge, Beautiful almost horsetooth choji midare hamon with bright ashi extending to the ha. Very tight itame hada. Blade is in full polish and has no flaws. Nakago is as lovely as the blade with perfect Kanbun Shinto patination and very finely cut Echizen Sadatsugu signature. Ubu with one mekugi-ana.

The koshirae is simply spectacular with shakudo nanako gilt relief dragon fuchi kashira. Large shakudo dragon menuki with gilt details. Extremely fine kinko dragon tsuba carved in the round with gold dragons spiraling around the rim and fully pierced with two hitsu. The quality of the tsuba is excellent as is the remarkable condition, Black tsuka makie wrap, Fine black roiro lacquer saya with magnificent shakudo kojiri decorated with high relief bright gold dragons.

A spectacularly mounted elegant katana in wonderful condition throughout.