Very nice 18th C. Japanese Tanto

Status: Sold · Region: Japan · Type: Other

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An elegant 18th C. Japanese tanto in very nice condition with all matching russet iron gold and silver inlaid fittings. This very nice example has a large thick fighting blade with a fuller running along one side. The blade displays a prominent hamon with three levels showing alot of activity, and which loops around the edge. The fittings are in nearly perfect condition with no losses. The tsuba and the kozuka are both signed as well.

17" OAL, 11" blade, 1 1/2" wide