A Japanese sword of the Shoshu(Sagami) Masatoshi* type, recognized as a valuable sword by the Japan Art Blade Preservation Society, with an introduction to the identity of the sword which is written of "made on the auspicious day of February, the sixth year of Kayei 1853 in the late Edo period) The scabbard is also made of Japanese lacquer, and the Kozuka* is engraved with the words: Tajima Shuhojoji Tachibana Sadakuni* High-quality Japanese katana with all related fittings and excellent workmanship. Some metal parts of this katana were inlaid a samll dragon pattern which made of gold and silver, very beautiful and precious. The scabbard is Japanese lacquered A sword with a lot of history that will undoubtedly delight any room where it will be displayed. Total length: 48 cm(21 cm) Blade length: 32.4cm Soris(Curvature): 0.2 cm Mekugi: 2個 Weight: 1700 grams Sharp: Very sharp * 相州政俊 Shoshu(Sagami) Masatoshi: Sagami Province (Sagami Province) is one of the countries under the Rei system, which was once a local administrative division of Japan. It belongs to the Tokaido region and corresponds to present-day Kanagawa Prefecture.Many Sōshu swords from the Koto period were generally short, and the common size of the sword was around 2 shaku 1 sun, about the size of a one-handed sword. *小柄Kozuka Kozuka is a small sword about 15cm long. It was used not only as a weapon in emergencies, but also for practical purposes such as carving wood and cutting paper. It is usually stored in a ``kozukabitsu'' (a small chest) located on the sashiura (the side of the koshira that touches the body when the sword is held at the waist). * 但馬守法城寺橘貞国 Tajima Shuhojoji Tachibana Sadakuni: Since the owner owned it as Hojoji Tachibana Sadakuni, I will explain it as Sadakuni. Sadakuni was the younger brother of Masahiro Hojoji, the head blacksmith of Omi Province at Hojoji Temple in Edo. He was a famous swordsmith who became the shogunate's blacksmith after Sadakuni's son, Tajima no kami Kunimasa, along with Echizen Yasutsugu. Condition: in a good condition, especially for the blade is still very sharp, for more details, please take a look at the listing photos. Well packaged and shipping by Japan Post with tracking number. We usually shipped item within 3 business days or eariler. And it usually takes 5-21 days to be delivered to you. However, it will takes more long time due to the destination country's inspection policy or customs clearance. we kindly hope you can understand it. Any VAT or import duties should be responsible by the buyer.