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Late 19th / early 20th century Japanese kyu-gunto, in nickel plated scabbard.
The traditional-style taschi blade mounted on a gilt metal hilt with single knucklebow and ray grip
bound with gilt wire, the back-strap decorated in the style of a field officer. Boshi to habaki
26.50in. (67.3cm)
Provenance
Received as a gift by Colonel Sean O’Driscoll, US Army, aide to General Douglas MacArthur in Japan in
1945.
l’s widow in 1992.
Estimate €1200-€1500 (approx £1020-£1275)
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