A TANTO IN KOSHIRAE Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)

The blade:
Unokubi-zukuri and iori mune, the hamon is ko-gunome in nioi-deki with some nie, the hada is ko-itame with visible utsuri in the ji-hada. The nakago is ubu with one mekugi-ana and kuri jiri.

The mounting:
The iron tsuba of maru-gata form with two hitsu (one plugged), with raised rim and fine decoration in gold and silver depicting a dragon amid scrolling clouds, the iron fuchi and kashira with silver inlays depicting paulownia sprays, the silver menuki in the form of peonies. The gilt-copper habaki with horizontal file marks. The lacquered saya with dense silver sprinkles on a roiro ground, the kojiri of iron with gilt and silver decoration.

NAGASA 30 cm, LENGTH 48.5 cm (the koshirae)

Condition: The blade is in very good condition with minor wear and little fukure. The nakago with surface wear and minor nicks, particularly to edges. The mounts are in very good condition with minor wear, particularly to gilt, and few small nicks.
Provenance: Hungarian private collection.