TAIWAN, 20th century, Katana

Length of sword in scabbard: 105 cm.
Blade length: 74.5 cm.
Width of the blade at the root: 30 mm.
Thickness of the blade at the root: 4.5 mm.
Damascus thali head signed: "440 Stainless steel, Taiwan".
Tsuba: cast with dragon motifs
Handle: wood, leather and braided with black ribbon.
Wooden scabbard covered with black lacquer with mother-of-pearl inlay.
State of preservation 5/5/5