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The Samurai: Japanese Arms and Armour
The Samurai: Japanese Arms and Armour
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Property from an American Collection
A tanto with cloisonne enamel saya [scabbard] | Meiji period, late 19th century
Lot Closed
November 2, 02:44 PM GMT
Estimate
700 - 900 GBP
Lot Details
Description
Property from an American Collection
A tanto with cloisonné enamel saya [scabbard]
Meiji period, late 19th century
The cloisonné enamel saya [scabbard] mount decorated in various coloured enamels and worked in copper wire with chrysanthemums, engraved brass fittings, with a blade
22 cm., 8⅝ in. long