Lot 858: Sold for £300 hammer

Estimate £150-£250

A collection of Late Meiji period (1868-1912) kozuka (knife handle) mounts, each of varying form, each inlaid with mixed metals with dragon, birds and ox, all 9.5cm-10cm in length, all later converted with EPNS knife blades. (4)

Condition report
All show wear, knocks and small dents to the handles, all have been later converted with added blades.

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