Dagger XIX century

[deanartinfo]

I hope I have not violated the forum rules because I did not know where to set the theme with this dagger.

 

I've seen similar daggers so I wonder if anyone has additional information?

Double etched straight blade,habaki and brass handle.Scabbard made of wood covered with brass bas-relief of a bird and figure,total lenght aprox. 33 cm.

 

Thx.Regards

[Brian]

If not a total fake, then a Meiji period export tourist piece of little value.

 

Brian

[deanartinfo]

If not a total fake, then a Meiji period export tourist piece of little value.

 

Brian

 

Hi Brian,

I doubt that is a total fake,I have personally examined the dagger and the fact that it is made ​​of quality steel and copper tsuka and saya.

Maybe is really Meiji product for tourists as well as other blades that were mounted ​​in carved bone?!

Thx

[Brian]

I have a funny feeling this is Chinese. Have seen a few very similar. The habaki is badly made and thin, and that seppa is a bad addition.

Tourist piece at best, lacking a hamon I bet.

 

Brian

[deanartinfo]

I have a funny feeling this is Chinese. Have seen a few very similar. The habaki is badly made and thin, and that seppa is a bad addition.

Tourist piece at best, lacking a hamon I bet.

 

Brian

 

OK,I will make some better close up pic's and post in next few days.

Thx.Cheers

[runagmc]

I would agree w/ Brian. Can you remove the handle from the blade? That would probably tell us for sure...

[Tanto54]

For what it's worth, I'd agree with the previous comments about low value. As additional information, I can tell you that the subject is Tenaga ("Long Arms") and the saya (scabbard) is missing a lot of its decoration. The arms (which appear to be missing their forearms and hands) of Tenaga would have continued further up towards the hawk (which also appears to be missing a beak and other parts). You can see where these pieces are missing. You can find more on Tenaga if you search "Ashinagatenaga" ("Long Legs & Long Arms") which is the name for these two creatures of Japanese Mythology usually seen working together. Tenaga is often depicted riding on Ashinaga's back using each of their elongated features to best use (e.g., standing in deep water while Tenaga grabs a fish from the water).