Approximately 18th 19th century, museum quality article, antique wood carved makiri sheath with impressive floral motif and family crest, overall condition is excellent with fine patina. It does not come with knife shade. Very rare and genuine antique work.
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Approximately 19th or earlier, Sword made by Ainu people. Overall condition is fine and no blade inside. Most materials to make Ainu sword were acquired from Japanese people by trading or they made in Japan, exported to Hokkaido where most Ainu people lived. The province is one of the most well-known Ainu collection.
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Approximately 19th or earlier, Sword made by Ainu people. Overall condition is fine and no blade inside. Most materials to make Ainu sword were acquired from Japanese people by trading or they made in Japan, exported to Hokkaido where most Ainu people lived. The province is one of the most well-known Ainu collection.
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Approximately 19th or earlier, Sword made by Ainu people. Overall condition is fine and no blade inside. Most materials to make Ainu sword were acquired from Japanese people by trading or they made in Japan, exported to Hokkaido where most Ainu people lived. The province is one of the most well-known Ainu collection.
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Approximately 19th or earlier, Sword made by Ainu people. Overall condition is fine and no blade inside. Most materials to make Ainu sword were acquired from Japanese people by trading. The province is one of the most well-known Ainu collection.
Approximately 19th century, antique Triton shell horn with exquisitely carved brass and lacquer work with gold and mother-of-pearl work. It is very good in condition with fine patina. It does not sound. Highly collectible article.
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.
Estimated from early to mid 20th century, exquisitely carved in beautiful motifr, Ainu Wood Makiri Small Sheath Knife. Highly recommended quality piece. Overall condition is excellent with fine patina. 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 article.
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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.
