Auctions Imperial 2017 May Arms & Armor

A JAPANESE TESSEN TANTO DAGGER

This auction ended on May 27, 2017.

Start price: $50

Estimated price: $100 - $200

Buyer's Premium: 24.9%

Sold for: $250

Description

Edo era, the blade with distinct broad temperline, turning back into the spine, with copper cat scratch design habaki. In its wooden saya carved and lacquered to appear as a closed fan, with delicately incised lines delineating each rib. Beginning of the 19th century. Overall length 30.9 cm. Minor wear, lacquer chipped. Condition III