By Sukenaga, signed SukenagaJapan, 15th-16th century, Muromachi period (1336-1573)The blade:Hira-zukuri with iori mune, the hamon is gunome midare, mostly in nioi-deki, the hada is itame nagare. The nakago is ubu with one mekugi-ana, the tip is kuri jiri, the mei (signature) reads SUKENAGA.The mounting:The plain shibuichi tsuba of oval form with one hitsu, the iron fuchi and kashira wih relief decoration depicting cranes, the plain habaki of copper, the gilt-inlaid iron kojiri with a diaper pattern, the brown-lacquered saya with a richly textured simulated wood grain, the tsuka covered in rayskin and wrapped with black textile.NAGASA 20.8 cm, LENGTH 33.6 cm (the koshirae)Condition: The blade is in excellent condition with minor wear. The mounts are in good condition with old wear, few small losses, minor flaking to lacquer. Provenance: Hungarian private collection.