Jite In The Shape Of A Japanese Tachi Miniature Sword

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Object description :

"Jite In The Shape Of A Japanese Tachi Miniature Sword"

very rare piece of defense for guards / police officers etc. in the samurai period
To compare with the traditional jite style, but here in the shape of a miniature sword
very solid steel construction to ward off saber blows during the feudal system of Japan,
it was forbidden to carry a sword to the shogun's palace; this was also the rule for the palace guards, who had a police role.
extremely rare in this form
construction in steel, copper, shakudo and wood

Price: 675 €

Period: 19th century
Style: Asian art
Condition: Excellent condition

Material: Wrought iron
Length: 41 cm environ

Reference: 1356488