Japanese Mixed Metal Mounted Short Sword or Tanto

Japanese Mixed Metal Mounted Short Sword or Tanto Meiji period, finely worked mounted depicting figures inn landscape, the sheath with small side blade with worked bronze handle; knife L14 1/2" with sheath L15 1/2"

Provenance: Private collection

Condition: Tip of large blade is damaged. Rust on both blades. Damage to wrapping on handle.

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