A Dagger (Tanto)
Edo period (18th-19th century), gold inlaid signature Tomomitsu
The configuration hira-zukuri with iori-mune back and slight saki-zori curvature, bo-hi carved on both sides; forging pattern ko-itame with gunome tempered edge and small, rounded tip with a medium long turnback; tang shortened with horizontal file marks and one mekugi-ana; in wood storage scabbard
13¼in. (33.6cm.) long
A Dagger (Tanto)
Edo period (18th-19th century), gold inlaid signature Tomomitsu
The configuration hira-zukuri with iori-mune back and slight saki-zori curvature, bo-hi carved on both sides; forging pattern ko-itame with gunome tempered edge and small, rounded tip with a medium long turnback; tang shortened with horizontal file marks and one mekugi-ana; in wood storage scabbard
13¼in. (33.6cm.) long
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