Cranes Tanto Koshirae

Edo period (1615-1868) 

Black stone-grain lacquered saya for a tanto, including a ko-tsuka-bitsu.

All metal fittings on the fuchi, kuchi, ichimonji, and tsuba are plain copper with a polished finish and a single-carved design of rakugan (cranes).

Plain copper mekugi.

Total length: 52.2cm

Scabbard length: 38.5cm

Fuchi length and width: 4.09cm x 2.27cm

Weight: 233.5g

Blade length: 27.4cm

Certificate of authenticity from Toensha.