Japanese Antique Samurai Tantō with Carved Bone Saya

DescriptionAntique Japanese tantō blade and ornately carved bone saya for a member of the samurai class. The saya case and tantō handle show a dynamic scene of nine children all sporting fans while two finely dressed women try to keep them in line. Also pictured are two smiling scholars, one holding his own larger fan while the other observes the fray with from the safety of the window.Age: Meiji Period (1868-1912)Dimensions: 11 3/4″ high x 1 1/2″ wide