Art period: Edo.
Sword School: Takada.
Important work.
Precious work.
Egg length approx. 52 cm.
The total length of the blade approx. 67.5 cm.
Total length with rolling pin and tub approx. 75 cm.
The pod bears a sayagaki (calligraphy).
Certificate of authenticity included.
Provenance: Reportedly from a samurai member of the sakai clan.
Traces from age-related wear. Later rolling pin/tsuka and tub/saya.