A KOSHIRA-E (MOUNTING) FOR A TANTO (DAGGER) Edo period (1615-1868), mid 19th century (2)A KOSHIRA-E (MOUNTING) FOR A TANTO (DAGGER)Edo period (1615-1868), mid 19th centuryThe saya (scabbard) finished in ribbed polished brown-black lacquer, the tsuka (hilt) covered in same (rayskin) with white silk tsukamaki wrapping in lozenge pattern, the metal fittings comprising kashira (hilt pommel), menuki (hilt grips), fuchi (hilt collar), koiguchi (fitting to the mouth of the scabbard), kurigata (cord runner), kaerizuno (cord hook), and kojiri (butt piece), all of gilt metal chiselled with dragons and waves; the kozuka (handled knife) missing; held together by a wood tsukuri blade; with a brocade bag. 43.5cm (17 1/8in) long. (2).None