Okimono - Katana / Paper Knife, Ivory, Japan, Meiji Era, 1885.

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Object description :

"Okimono - Katana / Paper Knife, Ivory, Japan, Meiji Era, 1885."

A very interesting okimono - paper knife in the shape of a miniature katana. Magnificent naturalistic ink engraving on the blade and very evocatively carved handle. It has a silver ferrule made in London. Ivory, silver (925). City of London mark, goldsmith's mark WL Date letter in capital K in cartouche - year 1885. Japan, Meiji era (1868-1912), 1885. Length 35 cm. Condition as seen in the photographs, good, although the blade is slightly chipped. According to the Washington Convention (CITES), the object is allowed to be traded because of its time of creation. Free delivery in EU. ! I send parcels by insured courier (DPD or DHL). All items are packaged very carefully. Payment by international bank transfer.

Price: 400 €