Japan: Edo Period 1624-1644 Choshu-ju Fujiwara Nobutaro Antique Katana signed Choshu-ju Fujiwara Nobutaro. Superbly forged blade with excellent grain pattern, medium width Suguha Hamon Tempering pattern. Mounted in Koshirae with Shakudo & Gold Iroe. The fuchi kashira has designs of Dragons in a fine Nanakoji ground. Silk tsukaito handle wrap over gold & shakudo menuki of Matsu - Pine trees with Silver Moon in the background on one menuki. Iron Sukashi Tsuba in the form of vine tendrils & leaves. Scabbard black lacquer. With NBTHK Certificate. NBTHK Hozon Certificate.