A Shinsakuto (contemporary Japanese sword) by Sasshu ju Minamoto Moriatsu, the 72.5 cm. blade displays an exuberant hamon, the hilt typically ribbon bound and ray skin covered with floral menuki and gilt-bronze fuchi (collar) with chrysanthemum and paulownia leaf mons. Patinated bronze tsuba and a black lacquer scabbard with gilt painted mon. Overall length 105 cm