Lot 227

JAPANESE DAGGER, TANTŌ, WITH MOUNTING, KOSHIRA-E
MEIJI PERIOD, CA. 1890




Auction: 13 March 2024 from 10:00 GMT
£504
Description
明治 短刀 帶鞘拵
single-edged curved short unsigned blade, tang with single rivet hole, the white ray-skin grip with a single menuki in the form of a crane with outstretched wings, with its kosuka and fine floral decorated lacquer scabbard, black and gold lacquer stand
Dimensions
44.3cm long with mounting
Provenance
Private Scottish collection, Edinburgh. Acquired nearly 60 years ago in Glasgow



