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Lot 1118
A significant Japanese ceremonial Tachi mounted in walrus ivory, Meiji period A significant Japanese ceremonial Tachi mounted in walrus ivory, Meiji period A significant Japanese ceremonial Tachi mounted in walrus ivory, Meiji period A significant Japanese ceremonial Tachi mounted in walrus ivory, Meiji period A significant Japanese ceremonial Tachi mounted in walrus ivory, Meiji period A significant Japanese ceremonial Tachi mounted in walrus ivory, Meiji period A significant Japanese ceremonial Tachi mounted in walrus ivory, Meiji period A significant Japanese ceremonial Tachi mounted in walrus ivory, Meiji period A significant Japanese ceremonial Tachi mounted in walrus ivory, Meiji period A significant Japanese ceremonial Tachi mounted in walrus ivory, Meiji period A significant Japanese ceremonial Tachi mounted in walrus ivory, Meiji period
A significant Japanese ceremonial Tachi mounted in walrus ivory, Meiji period
A significant Japanese ceremonial Tachi mounted in walrus ivory, Meiji period
A significant Japanese ceremonial Tachi mounted in walrus ivory, Meiji period
A significant Japanese ceremonial Tachi mounted in walrus ivory, Meiji period
A significant Japanese ceremonial Tachi mounted in walrus ivory, Meiji period
A significant Japanese ceremonial Tachi mounted in walrus ivory, Meiji period
A significant Japanese ceremonial Tachi mounted in walrus ivory, Meiji period
A significant Japanese ceremonial Tachi mounted in walrus ivory, Meiji period
A significant Japanese ceremonial Tachi mounted in walrus ivory, Meiji period
A significant Japanese ceremonial Tachi mounted in walrus ivory, Meiji period
A significant Japanese ceremonial Tachi mounted in walrus ivory, Meiji period

Lot 1118

A significant Japanese ceremonial Tachi mounted in walrus ivory, Meiji period

Arms & Armour, and Antique Firearms | A106aw | Live auction | 581 Lots

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Description

Distinctly curved blade with brass habaki, hamon and hada are not discernible due to the condition of the polish. Grip and scabbard fashioned of several pieces of walrus ivory, finely carved, engraved and partly coloured. Delicately crafted surrounding scenes with depictions of samurai, interspersed with bands with ornamental décor. The chape signed with four-character mark. Two movable suspension loops with attached red cord. Length 108 cm. High-quality ivory carving in excellent condition. Enclosed is the certificate of an ivory expert regarding the material used.

Attention: This lot can only be shipped within the European Union.

Condition: I - II Questions about the lot?

General Information

The auction starts on Tuesday, Nov 4, 2025 at 10 am (CET). Lot no. 1001 - 1582. The pre-sale view will take place from Oct 27 - to Oct 31 2025 in our auction rooms at Bretonischer Ring 3 in 85630 Grasbrunn / Munich from 11 am to 5 pm (CET). Please make an appointment if possible to avoid waiting times.

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