Description A Tanto
BLADE: LATE 16TH CENTURY; MOUNTS 19TH CENTURY
finely mounted with various sea creatures on the scabbard.
Length of blade 9 13/16 in., 24.92 cm.
Property from the Collection of Kevin Evensen, Chicago, Illinois
Condition Report According to the tag, the blade is by a Bizen smith. In fair condition, but good quality. Handle wrap needs repair, and slight losses on the lacquer. Handle cannot be removed at this point.
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