Image: Katana Masamune
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Description: Katana signed by Masamune with an inscription (城和泉守所持 正宗磨上 本阿（花押）) in gold inlay, Kamakura period, 14th century, blade length: 70.8 cm
Detailed description: Sword with gold-inlay signature 'owned by Jou Izuminokami.' Finished by Masamune. National Institutes for Cultural Heritage. "a gold inlay inscription reading, "Owned by Jô, Lord of Izumi, shaped by Masamune; [signed] Hon'a.""
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