1 / 4
Image 1 of 4
1 / 4
Image 1 of 4
View all items from EBTH Select Sale- Asian Fine and Decorative Arts sale
Japanese Tanto Knife Disguised in Fan-Shaped Lacquered Sheath
Item Details
A Japanese tantō knife disguised in a fan-shaped lacquered wood sheath. The work is dated to the late Meiji (1868-1912) or Taishō era (1912-1926) and has a metal hanger to the end of the handle. Unmarked.
| Medium on Ground | Wood |
Condition
- to fair; nicks and wear to the surface of the item; wear to the opening of the sheath; crack to the lacquer; scratches and nicks to the surface of the blade.
Dimensions
12.0" W x 0.75" H x 1.25" D
- measurements of knife sheathed; measurements of unsheathed knife 11.25" W x .75" H x 1.25" D.
Item #
18DCC226-140
