Bidspirit auction | Lovely 19th C. Japanese Samurai

Lovely 19th C. Japanese Samurai TANTO Dagger ~ Signed - Lovely 19th C. Japanese Samurai TANTO Dagger ~ Signed MASATSUGU ~ Dated 1838. Tang with Long grass script signature Masatsugu, other side dated Tempo kyu nen ?? 4th day (1838). Iron fuchi-koshira with gold inlays, interesting large menukies and a nice brass tsuba with open work dragon.Total Length in Scabbard - 18 1/2” Blade Length (along the spine, from Habaki notch to the tip) - 12 3/4”