Shinto Tanto Japan, 17th Century, Edo Period (1603-1868)

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Object description :

"Shinto Tanto Japan, 17th Century, Edo Period (1603-1868)"

Shinto Tanto
Japan, 17th century, Edo period (1603-1868)
Total length: 41.5cm ;
Blade length: 36cm; Nagasa: 28.8
Blade weight : 178 grs

Blade (sugata): hira zukuri, iori mune, with straight temper line shugu ha.
Habaki in silver.
The spindle is in white shagreen, braided in black, decorated with a pair of black menuki featuring a shishi with golden eyes.
Fuchi- Kashira en suite featuring peonies in full bloom in their foliage with gold and silver inlays.
Iron tsuba, decorated in succession with petals and flowers enhanced with gold and silver.
Lacquered wood sheath (saya).
Kozuka in shibushi inlaid with gilded copper depicting go players during tea service. Blade signed.
Kojiri in two colors, copper and iron, with caning motif.

Very good condition.

Text and photos © FCP CORIDON

Ref.LP3657

Price: 3 300 €