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Japanese Wakizashi Sword in Carved Bone Sheath, Late Meiji Period (turn of the 19th–20th centuries)

Japanese Wakizashi Sword in Carved Bone Sheath, Late Meiji Period (turn of the 19th–20th centuries)

A small ceremonial wakizashi sword made at the end of the Meiji era demonstrates the highest level of craftsmanship by Japanese artisans at the turn of the 19th–20th centuries. The handle and sheath are completely covered with detailed bone carvings depicting scenes from mythology, samurai battle scenes, and traditional ornamental motifs. The guard (tsuba) is made of metal with gilded elements, creating a harmonious combination with the skillful bone carving. The steel blade has a slight curvature characteristic of traditional wakizashi and is decorated with engravings depicting dragons and plant motifs. The scabbard is decorated with three-dimensional reliefs, including symbols of luck and strength, such as mythical creatures, a dragon and heroic characters from Japanese epics. Materials: Metal, bone. Dimensions: Height: 8 cm., Width: 55 cm. Blade length: about 35 cm.

Lounge chair

Antique armchair with detailed carvings

Antique armchair with detailed carvings

Victorian chair

Victorian chair

Corkscrew Four Finger Pull

Corkscrew Four Finger Pull

Decorative vase

Decorative vase

Box style of Napoleon III

Box style of Napoleon III

Tulipe armchair Model F545 by Pierre Paulin, published by Artifort, Circa 1970

Tulipe armchair Model F545 by Pierre Paulin, published by Artifort, Circa 1970

Frame with gilded brass decor

Frame with gilded brass decor

Gravy boat and its silver tray Minerva M.Goldsmith: VEYRAT

Gravy boat and its silver tray Minerva M.Goldsmith: VEYRAT

Walking cane with a silver handle.

Walking cane with a silver handle.

Walking cane with a silver L-shaped handle, 84 assay value, decorated with a relief in the Art Nouveau style. Assay mark the head of a girl in a kokoshnik turned to the left corresponding to the period 1899-1909.

Service à liqueur métal doré et opaline bleue porté par un chameau.

Service à liqueur métal doré et opaline bleue porté par un chameau.

Small vase from the Meissen porcelain manufactory.

Small vase from the Meissen porcelain manufactory.

Jug.

An illustrated atlas of the French colonies, 1929.

An illustrated atlas of the French colonies, 1929.

Clip-on earrings with sapphires. Türler, Switzerland

Clip-on earrings with sapphires. Türler, Switzerland

19th Century Lacquered Wooden Stool in Louis XV Transition Style

19th Century Lacquered Wooden Stool in Louis XV Transition Style

Pair of Empire Gilt and Patinated Bronze Candelabras, early 19th Century

Pair of Empire Gilt and Patinated Bronze Candelabras, early 19th Century

Photo frame in Neo Rococo style. France. 20th century.

Photo frame in Neo Rococo style. France. 20th century.

Bronze cast photo frame decorated with elements in Neo Rococo style. France. 20th century.

Monumental Natural Rock Crystal Cluster from Brazil, 30 kg, collected circa 1980

Monumental Natural Rock Crystal Cluster from Brazil, 30 kg, collected circa 1980

Earrings

An elegant George III giltwood and carton-pierre oval pier glass, late 18th Century

An elegant George III giltwood and carton-pierre oval pier glass, late 18th Century

École du XIXe siècle, paire de natures mortes

École du XIXe siècle, paire de natures mortes

Antonin Carlès (1851-1919) “Youth” Gilt Bronze Sculpture

Antonin Carlès (1851-1919) “Youth” Gilt Bronze Sculpture

Gold ring with diamonds.

Gold ring with diamonds.

Mikhail Itkin book Judaica is the symbolism of the decoration of Jewish ritual objects.

Mikhail Itkin book Judaica is the symbolism of the decoration of Jewish ritual objects.

An enamelled copper plate, David Andersen, Olso, Norway, Mid 20th Century.

An enamelled copper plate, David Andersen, Olso, Norway, Mid 20th Century.

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