Kashira Meiji Period Shakudo Sword Hardware Rat In Open Window Faux Wood Grain

Kashira Meiji Period Shakudo
A rat plays near a open window, simulated wood grain and the original guides are intact.

This new estate has a small collection of Meiji Period Japanese Sword Hardware and I will try to post all of these pieces in a series to make viewing easy.
Please email me if you want me to email the whole collection.

Kishira
The Kashira is part of a Japanese Katana, Sword and was at the end of sword handle. Most of these pieces are bronze and mixed metal, called Shakudo

Year: Meiji Period, Jan 25, 1868 – Jul 30, 1912
Material: Bronze and mixed metal work
Subject: A rat plays by a open window with a small village scene in the background. What separates and elevates this one to a higher level is the bronze is decorated with simulated wood grain. Note the grain is on the top and side. Please see the images provided.

Size: 1 3/4 inches long
Condition: near perfect with minor wear to the gold. Please see the images for details.

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