An unusual shin-shinto tanto
Late Edo Period
The blade of hira-zukuri form, medium sugu-ha of nie with sunagashi, tight itame; the suriage-nakago with two mekugi-ana, unsigned; in kiseruzutsu-shaped saya, lacquered to simulate bamboo, in the manner of Hashi-ichi; with bamboo and metal kiseru; with tabako-ire attached. The blade 15.9cm (6¼in) long. (2).
The blade of hira-zukuri form, medium sugu-ha of nie with sunagashi, tight itame; the suriage-nakago with two mekugi-ana, unsigned; in kiseruzutsu-shaped saya, lacquered to simulate bamboo, in the manner of Hashi-ichi; with bamboo and metal kiseru; with tabako-ire attached. The blade 15.9cm (6¼in) long. (2).
Sold for
£1,440
inc. premium
Lot heading
Swords and other militaria
Various properties
Various properties
Category: Asian Art / Japanese Art
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