Antique Japanese mixed metal Kozuka, Meiji Period (19th/20th c.), the gilt, patinated bronze and copper hilt relief decorated with figures swimming beside a palace, the steel knife blade inscribed in Japanese, 8.5"l (total),

Provenance: Asian works of art from a New York scholar's collection

Good/Fair, minor surface oxidation to blade, light wear to hilt from handling including small ding on reverse and surface scratches **Condition reports are rendered as specialist opinion by the staff of the Auction House and not as statements of fact. We do not guarantee the content of written or verbal condition reports. The absence of a condition report does not imply that there are no condition issues with the lot. Please call us at (973) 377-1500 or e-mail info@milleabros.com with any questions about this lot at least 24 hours prior to auction.