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* AN UNUSUAL JAPANESE 'HACHIWARA'
late Edo period, with 12in square section slightly curved, hooked 'blade' (hook repaired), bearing a traditional inscription to each face (feint), deeply carved hilt and scabbard retaining traces of red lacquer to the decoration, the scabbard pierced and strung with a rope 'sword' knot (loss to tip of scabbard)
Estimate £100-150