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Fan-shaped Trompe l'Oeil Dagger, Tantô, Japan 19th Century
Rare fan dagger called "tantô". Composed steel blade and a carved, black lacquered bamboo sheat himitating a folded, closed fan. Measures 11,81 inches closed. Wear to the black lacquer and slight cracking. These trompe-l'œil fans were banned in both Japan and China.
Japan, dated late 19th century.
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