Mounted ShinShinto Katana

Signature:  Kurihara Chikuzen no Kami NobuHide.  Dated Kei-O ni nen (1866)
Forging Pattern:  Mokume
Tempering Pattern:  Choji Midare
Dimensions:  Blade Length:  27.25 inchesNakago: 6.8 inches  
Mountings:  Exceptional original koshirae with matching iron fittings and ishime lacquered saya in mint condition. Tsuba missing.
Overall Condition:  Excellent. Nice long blade with original mounts.