Japan, Empire of Japan (1868 to 1945). - Lot 274

Lot n° 274
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Japan, Empire of Japan (1868 to 1945). - Lot 274
Japan, Empire of Japan (1868 to 1945). Admiral's dredger model 1883. Gilt-melted brass mounting, with cruise and 2 small inverted quillons. The pommel is decorated with cherry blossoms on a sandblasted background and the centers are cut out in the shape of a crescent, a motif specific to senior officers. The wooden handle is sheathed in grosgrain shagreen with triple brass filigree. The peg for securing the blade tang in the handle is in gilded cast brass, the ends decorated with cherry blossoms. The ferrule at the base of the handle is also decorated with cherry blossoms on a sandblasted background, with a cut-out border. Beautiful single-edged forged blade with flat back and small groove near the back. The wooden scabbard, sheathed in bluish-gray lacquered samé, has 2 gilded brass fittings decorated with cherry blossoms on a sandblasted background, and crescent-shaped cut-out motifs, with cut-out edges. The shackle has 2 suspension rings and spring blade locking buttons. Total length without scabbard 32.50 cm. Total length Blade 22 cm. Total length Total with scabbard 37.50 cm. (Unusual wear and patina. The blade is almost certainly signed as the tang could not be observed and removed from the handle. Good condition). Note: Admiral TOGÔ carried a similar dagger.
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