Medals & Coins, Arms & Militaria - 22nd November 2017

Lot 164

A Japanese dagger (aikuchi tanto)

Estimate £100 - £150

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Description

A Japanese dagger (aikuchi tanto), plain steel blade 6.5 in., hira-zukuri; brass habaki; copper plated mounting with detailed relief decoration of shellfish including lobsters enveloping the ends of the hilt and scabbard.