Bidspirit auction | Japanese Bone Tanto Dagger

Japanese Bone Tanto Dagger - A finely crafted Japanese tanto-style dagger, likely dating to the mid-20th century. This unique piece is composed of intricately carved bone, featuring a detailed engraved scene that wraps around both the sheath and hilt. The imagery depicts traditional motifs, possibly of samurai figures or rural scenes, rendered in shallow relief with geometric accents. Size 9 5/8” L, Blade 4 3/4” L Ex-Southern California Collection