MANNER OF TADAYOSHI A Hizen Tantō in Fine Mounts Edo period (1615-1868), 17th/18th century Hirazukuri, iorimune, forged in itame hada with a suguha tempered edge, the ubu tang with three holes, indistinct file marks and inscribed Hizen no kuni Tadayoshi, with a one-piece silver-foil habaki; the aikuchi goshira-e mounted with matching silver hardware chiseled and inlaid in gold with paulownia leaves on rolling waves, the lacquer saya decorated with paulownia flowers and leaves on rolling waves in gold, black, and silver togidashi maki-e, the silver kurikata formed as a long-horned demon, the tsuka wrapped in brown silk and fitted with silver, gold, and shakudō menuki formed as Bonito tuna Nagasa (length from tip of blade to beginning of the tang) 26cm (10 1/4in) long. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing