Pair of solid silver 19th century menuki - Japanese sword fitting - depicting two shishi playing among waves. Did not photograph well. Superb design, fantastic detailing, excellent gilding, in great condition. Length 1 1/8 inches.
Pair of early 19th century Japanese sword menuki depicting wild boars, one with young. Great design and detailing, bronze with dark patina, gold highlights. Length 1 1/2 inches.
Early 19th century Japanese kashira (metal pommel at the end of the hilt of a sword) with multimetal inlays depicting various flowers among golden foliage. Elegant design in Japanese taste, superbly made piece with crisp metalwork and gilding, in excellent condition. Length 1 7/16 inches.
Pair of 19th century Japanese sword menuki depicting millet stalks. Pleasant design, bronze with light brown patina, overall in good condition, some rubbing as to be expected on old pieces. Length 1 9/16 inches.
