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Aikuchi made of Wood and Fine Bone Carvings, Japan, Meiji

Currency:EUR Category:Collectibles Start Price:300.00 EUR Estimated At:480.00 - 600.00 EUR
Aikuchi made of Wood and Fine Bone Carvings, Japan, Meiji
Tagayasan wood, bone, iron, bronze, leather
Japan, Meiji period (1686-1911)
Fine carved with a mythological scene of a demon slayer
Dragons and figures in cartridges
Beautiful ornamental dagger
Total length: 36.5 cm
Good condition
Provenance: Private collection Cologne
Elaborated aikuchi, a utensil that was particularly worn by the Samurai in the 15th century

This aikuchi, also referred to as a short tanto or as an ornamental dagger, comes from Japan and dates in the Meiji period (1686-1911). The aikuchi has an iron blade and a handle as well as a sheath made of tagayasan wood with fine grain. The largest bone carving shows a mythological scene with a demon slayer under a pine tree. A dragon with wonder pearl between thundering clouds and figures with different attributes are worked in relief and they are visible in cartridges. Diamond ornaments adorn the top and the lower area of this ornamental dagger.



The aikuchi is in good condition with slight signs of age and wear. An ivory ornament is loosened and small nicks can be seen here and there. The total length measures 36.5 cm.
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