Measuring 11 3/4 inches overall, with a 7 inch iron blade fitted with a golden collar, showing a deeply carved bonshi horimono on the right side of the blade and a spearhead pattern on the left. The signature on the tang attributes the blade to "Kanemitsu", in the later portion of the Koto era. Black lacquer panels with golden floral accents are present on the sides of the hilt and sheath, with the edges and tips, along with the tsuba, decorated with raised cherry blossoms with golden accents. The mekugiis topped with a pair of 3/4 inch long golden butterflies, and a three dimensional gold accented silver flower arrangement serves as a suspension band on the back edge. A 6 inch long two-piece kogai is included, with 5 carved symbols on the front of each side, and a 2 symbol signature on the back, with a golden 3 symbol signature inside the slot.

Very fine overall. A tiny chip is visible on the tip of the blade, which shows an excellent state of polish and a well defined temper line. A small amount of chipping and dents are visible on the lacquer, with a matching lacquered bronze panel installed at the kogai slot. The silver components are all finely aged, with superb detail. A superb piece in "as found" condition.