Nagata KenbokuA lacquered wood aikuchi tanto koshirae
Meiji era (1868-1912), late 19th century
The hardwood saya decorated with a blossoming cherry tree in gold takamaki-e and kinpun, signed on the kozukaguchi Nagata Kenboku and with a kao, the en suite fittings all shakudo nanako with blossoming cherry trees in iro-e takazogan, the fuchi signed Matsushima Tadaoki and with a kao, and Shimizu Yoshiaki kore o chu, the circular shibuichi menuki decorated with paulownia flowers in gilt
18 1/2in (47cm) long