19c Japanese sword KOZUKA sarumawashi & MONKEY SAMBASO
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One 19th century Japanese kozuka (sword knife) handle with low relief decoration of sarumawashi - a traveling monkey trainer - on the front, and the back with incised monkey dressed as a Sambaso dancer in characteristic posture holding a rattle and a fan, wearing short jacket decorated with pine saplings and typical hat used in the dance. Excellent crisp work - see the trainer’s smiling face and strips of copper inlaid into his jacket, fine golden flowers on his pants and weave of his sandals.Superb chiseling of the monkey figure, gilding, in great condition. Length 3 13/16 inches.
Reserve: $380.00
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Reserve: $380.00
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Photos, descriptions, and estimates were prepared with the utmost care by a fully certified expert and appraiser. All items in this sale are guaranteed authentic.
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19c Japanese sword KOZUKA sarumawashi & MONKEY SAMBASO
Estimate $450 - $550
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