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MEIJI PERIOD (LATE 19TH CENTURY)
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A Fine Shibayama Tanto Koshirae
Meiji Period (late 19th century)
Inlaid in Shibayama style with a pheasant in a blossoming cherry tree, the reverse with birds and flowers, engraved silver fittings with waves, containing a tanto blade with horimono of Jogeryu [ascending and descending dragons], gilt clad habaki, Edo Period (19th century)
36.5cm. long
Meiji Period (late 19th century)
Inlaid in Shibayama style with a pheasant in a blossoming cherry tree, the reverse with birds and flowers, engraved silver fittings with waves, containing a tanto blade with horimono of Jogeryu [ascending and descending dragons], gilt clad habaki, Edo Period (19th century)
36.5cm. 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.