A tanto
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A tanto

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A tanto
with silk bound shagreen hilt, gilt-bronze menuki, and fuchi-kashira decorated in relief with gambolling karashishi and flowers, lacquer scabbard, ribbed and painted with foliage, the end section simulating wood grain, the blade -- 8½in. (21.6cm.) long, 18th/19th Century, (slight wear to blade and fittings).
See Colour Plate 15.
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No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.

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