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19th Century Edo-Meiji Period Samurai Tantō Knife/Short Blade Sword and Scabbard

$1,700
£1,290.61
€1,476.18
CA$2,375.15
A$2,641.68
CHF 1,379.40
MX$32,146.45
NOK 17,617.09
SEK 16,521.73
DKK 11,017.32
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19th century Edo-Meiji period samurai Tantō knife/short blade sword and scabbard By: unknown Material: iron, metal, paint, steel, leather, wood, lacquer, metal Technique: forged, hammered, painted. gilt, carved, lacquered, metalwork, hand-crafted, hand-painted Dimensions: 1 in x 1.5 in x 12 in Date: 19th century Style: Edo, Meiji Place of origin: Japan This 19th century Edo-/Meiji period tantō exemplifies the exceptional steel forging techniques of traditional japanese swordsmiths. Forged from laminated steel and featuring a slender, single-edged blade, the knife was worn by samurai as a companion sword to the longer katana and the wakizashi. It is designed as a stabbing weapon. It's refined yet functional design reflects the tantō's status as an elegant armament of the samurai warrior. The sword blade exhibits signs of oxidization and wear that point to the passing of time, as shown in the pictures.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 12 in (30.48 cm)Width: 1.5 in (3.81 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
  • Style:
    Meiji (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    19th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. The sword blade exhibits signs of oxidization and wear that point to the passing of time, as shown in the pictures.
  • Seller Location:
    North Miami, FL
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU8678239715812

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