Japan, Empire. A Tanto with Scabbard Auction the obverse with a white

the obverse with a white enameled disk

the exterior of the lid embossed “K

on a hollow swivel crown and swivel ring for suspension from its period original tri-fold ribbon

contact marked

A Lübeck Hanseatic Cross

Japan, Empire. A Tanto with Scabbard Auction the obverse with a whiteA small fighting tanto, with bronze tsuka (handle) featuring floral patterns and a dragon in relief, the tsuba in once painted zinc, a steel blade measuring 21 cm (inclusive of habaki), measures 30. 5cm in total length, sharp kissaki (point of blade) but relatively dull blade, The scabbard, in bronze gilt, features four high relief bands with floral and bird patterns (partridge and peacock), the hangers have broken off, measures 24 cm, exhibiting gilt