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EDO PERIOD (18TH-19TH CENTURY)
Details
Two Powder Flasks and an Inlaid Sword Case**
Edo period (18th-19th century)
The first flask gourd-shaped and decorated with inlaid mother-of-pearl and fitted with a heavy ivory manju netsuke and a doe-skin bag containing metal shot; the second flask black leather with a copper spout and decorated on the sides with a family crest in gold lacquer; the sword case for a short sword (wakizashi) and decorated all over with inlaid mother-of-pearl
6in. (5.2cm.); 5 3/8in. (13.6cm.); 32.5 (82.5cm.) long (3)
Edo period (18th-19th century)
The first flask gourd-shaped and decorated with inlaid mother-of-pearl and fitted with a heavy ivory manju netsuke and a doe-skin bag containing metal shot; the second flask black leather with a copper spout and decorated on the sides with a family crest in gold lacquer; the sword case for a short sword (wakizashi) and decorated all over with inlaid mother-of-pearl
6in. (5.2cm.); 5 3/8in. (13.6cm.); 32.5 (82.5cm.) long (3)
Special notice
Notice Regarding the Sale of Material from Endangered Species.
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