Description
Japanese Shinshinto Edo Aikuchi Tanto in an Embossed Silver Mounted Gold Lacquer Scabbard
Edo Period, Circa 18th-19th Century
Configuration (sugata): with shallow peak back (iorimune), and medium point (chukissaki);
Length (nagasa): 22.2 cm.
Forging pattern (jihada): fine wood grain (itame).
Tang (nakago): tapering with curving end (ubu), with file marks (yasurime) and dry brown patina;...