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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.

In the sauna

Vidzeme landscape

Vidzeme landscape

Peonies

Copy of E. Volkov`s painting

Copy of E. Volkov`s painting

Tightrope walker

Tightrope walker

Daughter of the nation

Daughter of the nation

Untitled

Door

Abstract composition Light

Abstract composition Light

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.

Field flowers

Rural landscape

Rural landscape

3 sketches

Felicita (act)

Unique and antique Thonet sofa

Unique and antique Thonet sofa

Evening

Diptych - Leader

Diptych - Leader

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.

Still lfe with flowers

Still lfe with flowers

Landscape with river

Landscape with river

Sunset by the sea

Sunset by the sea

Painting Refugees by Niklavs Strunke

Painting Refugees by Niklavs Strunke

By the river

In the winter

Cirulisis

Black Regatta

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