Swords of Imperial Japan, 1868–1945: Cyclopedia Edition by Jim Dawson Lacquerware Dimensions: 10"W

Dimensions: 10"W

attributed to a later smith of the Osafune Bizen tradition

This is a set of four vintage Japanese gold and black lacquered and gilded lidded bowls

The cups measure approximately 5" tall and 5" in diameter

Swords of Imperial Japan, 1868–1945: Cyclopedia Edition by Jim Dawson Lacquerware Dimensions: 10"WThe standard collector's reference for Japanese military swords of the Meiji through Pacific War era. Drawing on a decade of historical research and Japanese government archival documents, Dawson documents kyu gunt, shin gunt, kai gunt, cavalry sabers, artillery swords, court swords, police and fire service swords, railroad swords, colonial empire swords, Manchukuoan swords, and specialty variants including sword pistol hybrids. A special section