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Kanabo Shinro (Kanabo Masazane)
Yamato province, Tenbun era, about 470 years ago
Ha-cho (Edge length); 22.2cm
Moto-haba (width at Moto-haba); approx. 1.88cm
Kasane (thickness); approx. 0.7cm
Gold foil single Habaki, wooden case (Shirasaya)
Kaigun tanken koshirae (military sword Japanese Imperial Navy style)
Whole length; approx. 45.5cm
Hilt length; approx. 11.4cm
Hozon certificate by NBTHK (attributed den Kanabo Masazane)
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