Southeast Asian & Japanese Arms & Art
Lot 207:
Published Rare and Important Japanese Type 19 Army General’s Sword, JOHN PLIMPTON Collection, Published in ”Swords of the Emperor, A Guide to the Identification of Imperial Japanese Swords, 1873 – 1945”. Russo-Japanese War to World War 2. Army General Grade Kyu-gunto, carried only by Japanese Army Generals. This is not a parade sword. This two-hand Type 19 Kyu-gunto katana has a fully-decorated gold gilt backstrap. Oxalis flower Family mon on pommel of the Katabami Samurai clans. Murato type blade with acid-etched Yakiba tamper line. A Rare sword. Total length (inside scabbard if present) : 35 7/8", Blade length : 25 3/8". ~~ DEAR BIDDERS, Please View More Detailed Close-Up Images by visiting our website – Sofedesignauctions.com ~ Thank you ! ~~~~~~. Detailed condition reports are not included in this catalog. For additional information, including condition reports, please contact us at [email protected]
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