J286 Japanese Samurai Sword Koto Muneyoshi Tachi 71+ cm

Long tachi in shirasaya, plus tachi koshirae with wood tsunagi.  Signed: "Muneyoshi saku," and noted "Received from Lord Ieyasu, Fall 1600, at Sekigahara."

Read about the Battle of Sekigahara here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Sekigahara

J286    古刀　宗吉作／於慶長五年秋関ヶ原家康公ヨリ拝領　

       Nagasa: 71.9 cm.
       Sori: 4.5 cm.
       Moto-haba: 27 mm＋.　  Saki-haba: 19 mm.
       Moto-gasane: 6 mm＋.　  Saki-gasane: 5 mm＋.
       Nakago: 19.1 cm.
       Weight: 650 g.

In fine polish.  Guaranteed against fatal flaws such as hagire or shinae, otherwise sold as is.

Buyer pays $40.00 Express Mail shipping and handling.  The cost of international shipping will vary depending on the destination.  Shipping to EU by EMS, for example, will cost $60.00.  Payment is due within 5 days of closing.

If you have a question, contact the seller directly at: mmyamaguchi@komonjo.com.

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