^Lot 1553 JAPANESE TANTO.

Overall length: 12 1/8”. Blade length: 7 5/8”. Blade has an irregular hamon with a medium hi above a longer, narrow hi. Brass habaki and an unsigned nakago with a single mekugi-ana. Blade is mounted in a wooden shirasaya with a bone ring at the joint and pommel. CONDITION: blade is in good condition but would benefit from a professional polish. Shirasaya shows light overall wear. (02-22952-3/BF). $400-600.