Japanese Decorative Imitation Sword
This is a vintage Japanese decorative imitation sword. The blade is made of metal crafted to look like a sharpened edge (not sharp) with a metal guard (tsuba) and a handle made of black fabric and wood. The guard is made or iron and depicts a dragon with the head on the handle side and the tail on the blade side. Woven into the handle are iron dragon charms called menuki. The sheath is wood coated with black lacquer. There are other metal embellishments with the dragon motif.
Often used in stage plays, traditional theatre, historical reenactments, during festivals, and for general cosplay, imitation swords are also a popular decorative object.
- Black, white
- Wood, metal, fabric
- Kanji on handle: Iwata (owner's name)
- C1980
- Item weight: 518 grams
- Packed weight: 1500 grams
- Approx. sword 73.5 cm long x 7 cm wide; [Blade] 52 cm long x 3 wide
- Good condition considering its age. Some scratches. Wear and tear due to age. Please see the photos carefully.
- Acquired at an estate sale of an old Japanese family in Nagoya, Japan
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About Us: We are Dan and Maiko. Since moving to Japan in 2001, we have gained a vast knowledge of Japanese antiques and vintage items and we are happy to bring you many beautiful items from Japan. If you have any questions don't hesitate to get in touch with us.
