A short sword in wood and lacquered fan case
A short tanto (dagger) fan
Late 19th century
Consisting of a metal dagger and sheath of black-laquered wood which is in the form of a closed folding fan, separating into two sections, with the smaller part forming the handle, the blade with indistinct forging, unsigned. 34.5cm (13½in) long.
Sold for £480 inc. premium

Footnotes

  • 扇意匠短刀 無銘 19世紀後期

Category: Asian Art / Japanese Art


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