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Japanese Meiji Period Bone Mounted Tanto. Souvenir Knife. #2312007

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This Japanese Meiji period tanto dates to between 1880 and 1910. These bone mounted tanto were sold as souvenirs to sailors and early tourists.

The 142mm blade is of traditional tanto form and retains a sharp edge. The blade is in good condition with a speckle of mild tarnish and shallow sharpening scratches.

The blade has a brass habaki (blade collar) and is set into a bone hilt. The blade is firm in the hilt.

The hilt and scabbard are carved with depictions of people and countryside scenes.

The hilt and scabbard are in overall good condition with a minor chip to the top of the hilt and at the base of the scabbard.

These early tourist souvenirs are now quite collectable.

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