19TH C. JAPANESE TANTO WITH CARVED IVORY FITTINGS
Meiji period
sheath and handle entirely covered with extremely fine and deep figural carving depicting the Blossom Cart and Tree of Life Celebration with (24) figures, the kozuka also with carved ivory handle, overall length 18.75"; the hand-forged steel blade is 11.75"
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Chipping at fuchi entry collar.
Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000
Realized: $2,100 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 300C : 19TH C. JAPANESE TANTO WITH CARVED IVORY FITTINGS
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