A DAGGER IN A FINE WOOD AND STAG ANTLER KOSHIRAE
A DAGGER IN A FINE WOOD AND STAG ANTLER KOSHIRAE
Japan, 19th century
The finely carved wood saya decorated in gold and iro-e takamaki-e with three butterflies, the tsuka and saya both wrapped with thin strands of bamboo, the tips and ends of both with stag antler fittings, the ones to either end plugged.
LENGTH 22.8 cm (the blade) and 45 cm (the koshirae)
Condition: The blade with extensive wear, rust, and damage. The mounts in good condition with old wear, natural age cracks, and small losses.
Provenance: Belgian private collection.
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A DAGGER IN A FINE WOOD AND STAG ANTLER KOSHIRAE
Japan, 19th century
The finely carved wood saya decorated in gold and iro-e takamaki-e with three butterflies, the tsuka and saya both wrapped with thin strands of bamboo, the tips and ends of both with stag antler fittings, the ones to either end plugged.
LENGTH 22.8 cm (the blade) and 45 cm (the koshirae)
Condition: The blade with extensive wear, rust, and damage. The mounts in good condition with old wear, natural age cracks, and small losses.
Provenance: Belgian private collection.
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