Japanese Mixed Metal Kozuka and Assorted Lot
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Japanese Mixed Metal and Assorted Lot, mixed metal vase with an Actor, small fan box fitted with various decorative motifs, a signed bronze and sterling knife, a sterling and mixed metal fork, a signed sterling and mixed metal serrated knife with three gilt roundels, another mixed metals knife, dagger marked JAPAN on blade in wood sheath and two bamboo brush pots.
Dimensions: Vase 3.75 in.h.
Good condition with age, tarnish and wear.Scabbards of some Japanese swords had slots into which small skewers and knives were fitted. The decorative handles were known as "kozuka". Holes in the sword guard allowed the skewers and knives to easily slide in and out of the scabbard without the need to draw the sword. The kozuka were usually made from patinated copper alloy and often decorated with matching designs.
Dimensions: Vase 3.75 in.h.
Good condition with age, tarnish and wear.Scabbards of some Japanese swords had slots into which small skewers and knives were fitted. The decorative handles were known as "kozuka". Holes in the sword guard allowed the skewers and knives to easily slide in and out of the scabbard without the need to draw the sword. The kozuka were usually made from patinated copper alloy and often decorated with matching designs.
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Japanese Mixed Metal Kozuka and Assorted Lot
Estimate $100 - $300
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