Fine Japanese Bronze Mounted Aikuchi Tanto Dagger
Fine Japanese Bronze Mounted Aikuchi Tanto Dagger 17''x1.5''. Engraved decorated dragon blade with shakudo silver inlay bronze fittings. Bronze Chrysanthemum mon on handle. Immitation red shagreen lacquer. Signed tang. Blade measures 14.75'' long to tang end. Sheath has some chipping to lacquer and is missing one ornament. Blade is in clean condition. 19th century, Meiji period Samurai.
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Fine Japanese Bronze Mounted Aikuchi Tanto Dagger 17''x1.5''. Engraved decorated dragon blade with shakudo silver inlay bronze fittings. Bronze Chrysanthemum mon on handle. Immitation red shagreen lacquer. Signed tang. Blade measures 14.75'' long to tang end. Sheath has some chipping to lacquer and is missing one ornament. Blade is in clean condition. 19th century, Meiji period Samurai.