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2388 - A carved ivory-mounted wakizashi, late Edo period
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A carved ivory-mounted wakizashi, late Edo period Strongly curved blade with chu kissaki; hamon and hada not visible. Brass habaki with a mon engraved on both sides. Nakago glued to the handle. Ivory tsuba, with cloud dragons encircling the rim. Tsuka and saya made of finely carved and black-stained elephant ivory. Various scenes of Japanese life depicted all around; on the guard, a depiction of two deities riding a dragon and a heron. Two movable carrying rings in the tachi style. Guard and handle show old glued repair marks. Length 82.5 cm. Includes German trade permit (CITES documents), valid through June 2024. ATTENTION: NO EXPORT TO THE U.S.! Please note: Unfortunately, exporting this lot from the EU is not possible. Condition: II - III
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Hermann Historica +49 8 95 47 26 490 contact@hermann-historica.comDelivery is optional. You can use the carrier of your choice. The stated price does not include the lot price or the auction house fees.