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MEIJI PERIOD (LATE 19TH CENTURY)
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A Very Fine Shibayama Tanto Koshirae
Meiji Period (late 19th century)
Inlaid in mother-of-pearl, coral, tortoiseshell and stained ivory with a peacock in a blossoming tree, the hilt with a duck amongst flowers and the reverse with a basket of flowers, silver fittings finely carved and inlaid in coloured cloisonné enamels with flowers and scrolling foliage, containing a tanto blade with horimono of Jogeryu [ascending and descending dragons], gold clad habaki, Edo Period (19th century)
34.8cm. long
Meiji Period (late 19th century)
Inlaid in mother-of-pearl, coral, tortoiseshell and stained ivory with a peacock in a blossoming tree, the hilt with a duck amongst flowers and the reverse with a basket of flowers, silver fittings finely carved and inlaid in coloured cloisonné enamels with flowers and scrolling foliage, containing a tanto blade with horimono of Jogeryu [ascending and descending dragons], gold clad habaki, Edo Period (19th century)
34.8cm. long
Special notice
Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.