A JAPANESE TACHI, 76cm blade with traces of a wavy hamon, two mekugi-ana and signature to either side of the tang, heart-pierced moko-shaped tsuba, worn tsuka, contained in its cord bound lacquered saya, the former binding a large gilt dragon, gilt highlighted heart-pierced mounts in the kai-gunto fashion, complete with silk trimmed Katana bag. Tip chipped.