Blade and Mounting for a Slung Sword (Tachi)

Blade attributed to Norimitsu Japanese
Blade attributed to the Kozori School Japanese
mounting signed Harunari Japanese

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A tachi is a slung sword, worn suspended on a cord with the cutting edge facing down.

Blade and Mounting for a Slung Sword (Tachi), Blade attributed to Norimitsu (Japanese, active ca. 15th century), Steel, wood, lacquer, rayskin (samé), silver, leather, cloisonné, gold, copper, mother-of-pearl, Japanese

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