This sword was owned by Ando Seian, a vassal of the Tachibana family. According to his record, he went to the Shimabara War with this sword when he was sixteen. Later he was active as a Confucian scholar.
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Title: Katana sword, attributed to "Kiyotsuna"/ Library of Yanagawa Archives
Creator: attributed to Kiyotsuna
Date Created: 14th-16th century, Muromachi period
Physical Dimensions: 61.9cm
Type: Arms & Armour
Rights: Library of Yanagawa Archives
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