【Important notes】 ・International Buyers: Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer’s responsibility. ・Please check with your country’s customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying. These duties are paid to your country's customs office and not to us. Prompt payment of these fees is necessary to ensure delivery of your item. ・We deeply value your understanding regarding the blade's export process. The duration to secure an export permit might extend up to 3-4 weeks, and shipping, based on the destination, could take an additional month. In some instances, sea freight may be chosen, which might lengthen the delivery period to 2-3 months. ・Considering the diligence required for export permit procedures, we'd like to emphasize the importance of commitment after purchase. If the auction is annulled post-confirmation, there's a need to retract the said permit. In such situations, to cover administrative efforts, a fee equating to 10% of the auction's final amount would be requested via PayPal. ・We kindly request bids from those who fully acknowledge these conditions. Please be informed that the original registration document is required to be returned to official authorities, so a copy will be provided with the sword. 【Product details】 This sword is adorned with menuki bearing the Tokugawa family crest of Three Hollyhock Leaves, symbolizing prosperity and abundance. The Tokugawa clan, founders of the Edo shogunate, reigned over Japan's politics for 265 years during the Edo period. The tsuba (hand gurad) is a copper openwork featuring motifs of houses, people, and horses, reflecting the rich tapestry of life in the era. The sword is housed in a black lacquer sheath. A copy of the official registration certificate accompanies the sword, as the original will be returned to the institution. Registered under Tokyo's official records as number 221941, the katana measures 68.4cm in length with a deep curvature of 2.1cm and hosts two peg holes. Inscribed on the blade is the name “Norimitsu”, granted on January 29, 1981 (Showa 56). Important Note: Due to size restrictions, shipping to Spain is not possible. The tsuba and seppa (hilt spacer) show some looseness, hence a red seppa is included to ensure the tsuba remains stationary. Minor scratches are visible on the tip of the blade. Wear and scratches can be observed on the black lacquered scabbard. The stand shown in the images is not included with the purchase. Length of the blade: 87.7 cm Length of scabbard: 106.8 cm ・Please make sure to review all the provided information and images before placing your bid. ・We make every effort to accurately represent the product's colors and textures in our photos. However, due to differences in monitors and device displays, as well as photographic conditions, slight color variations between the photos and the actual product may occur. We ask for your understanding in advance. Thank you for your interest, and happy bidding!