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723. Ceremonial Japanese Sword with Bamboo Sheath

Antique Japanese tanto, with two bronze grasshopper sword furniture. These have mother of pearl eyes and are of fine quality, also known as minuki. The end, or Kashira is of the same fine quality with gilt and glass decoration. Blade is very sharp. Wooden scabbard with shark skin grip, also with fine metal mounts. Overall size of this sword is apprx 21" H x 2" W.



150/250   Sold $333.50
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