A JAPANESE SHIBAYAMA-STYLE IVORY-MOUNTED SWORD

A JAPANESE SHIBAYAMA-STYLE IVORY-MOUNTED SWORD, TACHI

MEIJI 1868-1912

The scabbard and mounts carved in low-relief with continuous scenes of warriors engaged in battle, tennin playing musical instruments and panels of karakusa scrolls, with some details inlaid with mother of pearl, stained ivory, horn, and small metal beads, signed and with the blade inscribed, 142cm. (2)