Short sword (tanto) in lacquer fan case
A short tanto (dagger) fan
19th century
Consisting of a metal dagger and sheath of black-laquered wood, in the form of a closed folding fan, separating into two sections, with the smaller part forming the handle, the tsuka decorated with falling cherry petals in oxidised silver, unsigned. 30.5cm (12in) long.
Sold for £360 inc. premium

Footnotes

  • 桜花弁図螺鈿扇意匠短刀 無銘 19世紀

Category: Asian Art / Japanese Art


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