Approximately daiting to around late 19th to early 20th century, exquisitely crafted Japanese traditional articulated shishi gashira lion head with beautiful lacquer work. It is very good in condition with fine patina.
Approximately dating to mid Edo period, Japanese sukashi iron tsuba guard made by Sadahiro Owari, a metal worker in Owari from mid Edo period. This tsuba comes with certificate by Mitsuo Shibata, the most famous and influential sword dealer in Japan. Highly recommended quality work.
Appromately dating to 18th to 19th century, unique style, Japanese iron tsuba guard with impressive inlay metal work in the motif of samurai chasing oni demon. It is very good in condition with fine patina.
Estimated from 19th century, museum quality article, antique wooden carved makiri sheath with knife with fine and beautiful aged patina. This makiri is in very good in condition. It has been refered this Makiri to Mingu Zuroku, Ainu craft illustrated book, by Tsutomu Ito, a prominent ainu craft scholar. The book comes with this makiri.
Estimated from 19th century, exquisitely crafted ainu ceremonial sowrd with an original blade. Overall condition is good with worn and patina. Highly recommended genuine article.
Estimatd from Edo period (18th century), Japanese sword iron tsuba with exquisite metal work and zogan inlay work. It has signed by Soten and very good in condition. Higly recommended work.
It dates around 19th century, antique Japanese Jingasa hat with exquisite makie lacquer work on the reverse in the motif of various crests and bear's hair on the top. Overall condition is fine with some losses to the hair and sine small metal hook is slight loose.
Estimated from 19th century, antique Ainu makiri Makiri sheath knife with exquisite carving in the ainu motif and antler' toggle. Overall condition is very good with fine patina.
The sheaths of makir knives were carved ususually from topeni (maple),neshiko (walnut) and other woods.
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Estimated from 19th century, very rare Ainu ceremonial sword made of wood, metal decoration, and glass beads. The condition is good with aged worn and patina. This does not have a blade. Highly collectible article.
