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Sword Ware, Floral Motif
 

IMSA#:  PMO-51

Estimated Date:   c. 1875

Country of Origin:   Japan

Manufacturer:   Unknown

Catalog No.:    None

Material:   Steel, gold, silver & copper.

Markings:   None

Patent/Design No.:  No

Patent/Design Date:   No

Size (Inches):    2 1/8 x 1 1/2

Description and Comments:    Sword ware with floral inlaid of gold, silver & copper, band around bottom edge with raised designs. Top of lid has raised floral designs. Sword-shaped striker in bottom.

Reverse:   Both sides have similar type designs.

Submitted BY:    G. Sparacio

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