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Lot 42: Japanese Tanto, Meiji Period.

Japanese Tanto, Meiji Period. Late 19th / early 20th century Japanese dagger with carved bone tsuka, tsuba and saya depicting personages. The end caps to the handle and scabbard (kashira and kojiri) are not present. Losses at the joint of the scabbard (saya). Overall length is 15.5 inches. Blade length 8.25 inches.

Est: $400-800  Start: $200

Description

Title: Japanese Tanto, Meiji Period.

Description: Japanese Tanto, Meiji Period. Late 19th / early 20th century Japanese dagger with carved bone tsuka, tsuba and saya depicting personages. The end caps to the handle and scabbard (kashira and kojiri) are not present. Losses at the joint of the scabbard (saya). Overall length is 15.5 inches. Blade length 8.25 inches.
Japanese Tanto, Meiji Period. Late 19th / early 20th century Japanese dagger with carved bone tsuka, tsuba and saya depicting personages. The end caps to the handle and scabbard (kashira and kojiri) are not present. Losses at the joint of the scabbard (saya). Overall length is 15.5 inches. Blade length 8.25 inches.
Japanese Tanto, Meiji Period. Late 19th / early 20th century Japanese dagger with carved bone tsuka, tsuba and saya depicting personages. The end caps to the handle and scabbard (kashira and kojiri) are not present. Losses at the joint of the scabbard (saya). Overall length is 15.5 inches. Blade length 8.25 inches.