Japanese Edo Period Tanto Dagger Mumei, Koshirae Mounts Kozuka - Fine Temper. Antique & Historic Japanese Edo Period Tanto Dagger Mumei, Koshirae Mounts Kozuka - Fine Temper, this Exceptional Objet d'Art Displays a True Old World Craftsmanship, Rests in Antique Mounts with Decorative Ornamental Menuki, Copper Tsuba, Kozuka, and Lacquered Saya; Exquisite Early Well Styled Blade Exhibits an Incredible and Frosty Hamon (Temper Line) Wavy and Into the Tip & Spectacular Grain; Mumei (Unsigned) - Museum Quality Candidate Remains in Superb Polish with the Blade Measuring 10 1/2 Inches (Decorative Copper Habaki is easy to remove), 14 1/4 from the Tip to the Top of the Tang, 15 3/4 with the Tsuka (handle) Mounted, and 17 Resting in the Saya - Fine.
Condition as Photographed with wear to furniture as seen, A Family Treasure without Question. Exceptional and Eye Catching Candidate for Display in any Advance Edged Weapons Collection, Office, or Studio Room, This Special Example Will Certainly Add to Any Collection of Fine Antique Weapons.Recent Acquisition & Presented as Acquired, Rare Fine Higher Grade - The Display Stand is Not Included. Check back often - we search estates and sources across the world to bring a fine selection of militaria. Please review all photos for details regarding the condition of the item listed - further condition information will be included in the listing as is relevant, if you need additional photographs or have questions regarding the condition please do not hesitate to ask.
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