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19c Japanese sword KOZUKA arrow & CENTIPEDE

Description: 19th century Japanese kozuka (sword knife) handle depicting a a centipede wrapped around an arrow. Unusual and elegant piece, extraordinary crisp work - see the head and body segments of the creature and fine feathers of the arrow. Gilding, finely textured ground called nanako, which means “fish-eggs” as it resembles fine rows of caviar, in great condition. Length 3 3/4 inches.

Price: 450 USD

Location: Cambridge, Massachusetts

End Time: 2024-12-07T21:26:50.000Z

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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted

Region of Origin: Japan

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