A GOLD-LACQUERED AIKUCHI TANTO
Meiji Period (late 19th century)
The fine gold migakiji scabbard and hilt with delicate scrolling tendrils depicted in fine takamaki-e at the extremities, fully matching solid silver mounts with applied roundels of silver-wired brightly coloured cloisonné floral motifs in Art Nouveau style, and with shell and other coloured inlay of rhomboids forming the menuki, the dress blade engraved with dragon and flowering plum bough
36.4 cm. long overall
A GOLD-LACQUERED AIKUCHI TANTO
Meiji Period (late 19th century)
The fine gold migakiji scabbard and hilt with delicate scrolling tendrils depicted in fine takamaki-e at the extremities, fully matching solid silver mounts with applied roundels of silver-wired brightly coloured cloisonné floral motifs in Art Nouveau style, and with shell and other coloured inlay of rhomboids forming the menuki, the dress blade engraved with dragon and flowering plum bough
36.4 cm. long overall
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