The blade of the sword is of conventional Japanese design, 33 1/2" long with a wavy hamon and a copper habaki with texture lines. The tsuba is 1 3/8" thick and 5" long, with a raised dragon carving on the outside edge. The hilt and sheath are 21" and 51" long, respectively, assembled from multiple 3-4" segments of ivory, which are entirely covered in elaborate battle scenes and mythological figures.

Very good. The blade shows some light wear and spotting. The tsuba and sheath show repairs, with a few patched areas and some cracking on the ivory sections. Level of detail in the carving is superb.