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Lot 71:
Edo Japanese Samurai Shrimp Sunnobi-Tanto Sword
Early Edo red shrimp Sunnobi-tanto. It is called shrimp because of the saya or scabbard that looks like a shrimp shell, and also the shape of the kozuka-kogatana that accompanies it (8.5 inches L). The nagasa or blade length, is 12.5 inches (32 cm), in good condition with some scratches and blemishes expected from age. The tang is mumei, or unsigned. The tsuka or handle has a very special red-brown silk that is wrapped very tightly and lacquered. Menuki is a battle’s commander saihai and gunbai, instruments to give orders in battle. The tsuba is iron with a very special form and texture. Altogether a very fine early Edo tanto. Comes with a silk bag. Full length of sword in sheath is 19.25 inches,
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