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Japanese ornamental sword and other
datable to the late 19th century, not conceived for use but as a votive offering to temples or as a souvenir for travelers of the time: sheath and hilt in polished and carved bone with scenes of Japanese characters and Samurai warriors (break with lack at the tip of the scabbard), completed with brass fittings; wakizashi blade, of andante quality, with brass habaki; together, part of the scabbard and blade of another similar sword
L 79 cm