Japanese bone mounted Tanto dagger, slightly curved 9.5inch cutting edge blade, the mounts carved and engraved with Samurai warriors within floral borders, Meiji period.
This style, often carried by Samurai women concealed in their kimonos, features meticulously carved handles and scabbards that tell a story. The carvings are believed to depict actual individuals from that period or earlier. The detailed faces in the carvings remain clear and can still evoke the emotions of that time and place.
*Condition*
This is a beautifully carved Tanto in almost pristine condition, there is some discolouration to the base of the cross guard and the top of the scabbard has an aged and non-worrying crack. The blade has some nicks and discolouration. Please see photographs as part of the condition report.
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