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Rare and Fine Antique Arms & Armour

Friday 31 March 2023, 10:00 AM • Sarzana

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A tanto, Edo Period (1603-1867)

Estimate

€ 900 - 1.200

Sold

€ 1.125

The price includes buyer's premium

Information

length 37.5 cm
Nagasa (length: 24 cm), with non-visible hada and hamon, small areas damaged by rust. Base with two fitting into the nakago (two mekugi-ana). Silver habaki. Koshirae with iron mokko gata tsuba decorated with silver leaves (damaged by rust). Fuchi-kashira with a drawing depicting ears in a skewer (symbol of the strength of the samurai who killed several enemies), gilded menuki. Fine, red-brown lacquered saya with ishimeji finishing. Engraved metal kurigata with remains of original gilding. Mid Edo period.