A MINO KATANA IN SHIRASAYA Japan, 17th-18th century, Edo period (1615-1868) The blade: The slender blade with shinogi-zukuri and iori mune. The hamon is sambonsugi in nioi-deki with yakidashi and the hada is itame, bordering on ko-itame. The boshi is notare with komaru. The nakago (tang) is suriage, however only slightly shortened, with two mekugi-ana, the yasurime is higaki, and the tip is kuri-jiri. The two-part silver habaki with vertical and horizontal file marks as well as stylized raindrops. With a wood shirasaya. NAGASA 68 cm, TOTAL LENGTH 97 cm Condition: The blade is in good condition with very minor surface wear and a small chip to the ha (edge). The shirasaya is in very good condition with minor wear and small nicks here and there. Provenance: Austrian private collection.