Japanese Type 19 Cavalry Officer’s Saber (Kyū-guntō) Ray Skin Hilt Meiji c1886 Sword LS109 Funadansu Note some minor nicks to

Note some minor nicks to the original lacquer finish (see enlarged pictures)

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This bowl measures 14

Having been used lovingly and carefully over the decades

Decoration: Takazogan silver wave lines

Japanese Type 19 Cavalry Officer’s Saber (Kyū-guntō) Ray Skin Hilt Meiji c1886 Sword LS109 Funadansu Note some minor nicks toEarly Type 19 transitional Japanese Army officers ky gunt (company grade), Meiji 1922 (1886c. 1888 89). A scarce, short run variant produced immediately after the Army Uniform Regulations of 6 July 1886, this sabre bridges the earlier Type 8 and the standardized Type 19. The gilt brass hilt combines the new open work floral guard of the Type 19 with Type 8 DNA (the wide, flat knuckle bow and ray skin, wire ribbed grip). The company grade backstrap is