Japan, Empire. A Tanto with Scabbard Province of China Set of insignia

Set of insignia

91 mm (w) x 38

while the maker “75” remained unknown

with mostly only light contact marks on the enamels

and features a band of grey threaded piping around the circumference of the crown

Japan, Empire. A Tanto with Scabbard Province of China Set of insigniaA 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