A Tanto
Sale 913 - Japanese & Korean Works of Art
Mar 26, 2021
10:00AM CT
Live / Chicago
Estimate
$800 -
$1,200
Sold for $3,125
Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium
Lot Description
A Tanto
with an unusual tanto mount representing a flute, a Yari blade modified to be used as a tanto, unusual mount modeled after a dragon flute, most likely a custom ordered piece. Blade and mounts unsigned.
Length of blade 11 1/4 in., 28.57 cm.
Property from the Collection of Kevin Evensen, Chicago, Illinois
Condition Report
In very good condition.
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