A Dagger (Tanto) in Aikuchi Mounts (Koshirae)
A Dagger (Tanto) in Aikuchi Mounts (Koshirae)

EDO PERIOD (19TH CENTURY), INSCRIBED GASSAN

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A Dagger (Tanto) in Aikuchi Mounts (Koshirae)
Edo period (19th century), inscribed Gassan
Hira-zukuri configuration with iori-mune back and muzori curvature; forging pattern ayasugi with a suguha tempered edge and tip; tang unshortened with two mekugi-ana and indistinct file marks
Aikuchi goshirae comprising a green-lacquer scabbard mounted with an iron kurigata with a pavilion with gilt details and fitted with an iron kozuka decorated with gilt vines in low relief; the hilt with a pair of iron menuki of birds
10¼in. (16.7cm.) long