Wakizashi Sword. signed "Nagasone Okisato Nyudo Kotetsu"

Nagasone OkisatoEdo period,17th century

The Kagawa Museum
Takamatsu-shi, Japan

The creator of this sword is considered to be one of the representative swordsmiths of the Edo period. The straight pattern that can be seen on the blade is unique amongst his creations and is very rare.

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Title: Wakizashi Sword. signed "Nagasone Okisato Nyudo Kotetsu"
Creator: Nagasone Okisato
Date: Edo period,17th century
Physical Dimensions: w59.2 ㎝
Type: Blade
External Link: http://www.pref.kagawa.lg.jp/kmuseum/index.html

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