Edo period (1615-1868), 19th century Hirazukuri, iori-mune forged in fine ko-itame hada with a choji midare and gunome midare tempered edge in nie with yo, ashi, sunagashi and a long kaeri, the ubu tang with one hole and kesho file marks, 6 1/2in (16.6cm) long, with a one-piece silver-foil habaki The later aikuchi goshirae lacquered with scattered maple leaves, cherry petals and cherry leaves in iro-e takamaki-e against a black-lacquer ground