Japan
Edo period (1668-1868)
Tanto or Kaiken
Tsuka in shagreen, menuki of rearing horses, kashira and fuchi decorated with golden branches, mekugi bamboo, beautiful blade with tiny traces of impact sharpening towards the tip
20cm Kozuka with engraved handle.
Black lacquered Saya with some lacquer losses. Kojiri decorated with twigs.
Overall length: 33 cm