Japanese Sword & Sheath Metal Bookmark | Solid Brass, Gold Electroplated Gift Bookmark
This Japanese daito, or long sword, was made during the 16th Century in the Azuchi-Momoyama Period. The sheath for the sword was made of red lacquer which had a spiral of thin gold applied. The diato would have been worn with a short sword or wakizashi between the layers of a belt or obi. Together these two swords would be called a daisho.
Finish: solid brass, electro-plated with gold, giclee print.
Dimensions: 0.8 x 5.3 in (1.9 x 13.3 cm)
By David Howell and Company
Original: $18.95
-65%$18.95
$6.63
Description
This Japanese daito, or long sword, was made during the 16th Century in the Azuchi-Momoyama Period. The sheath for the sword was made of red lacquer which had a spiral of thin gold applied. The diato would have been worn with a short sword or wakizashi between the layers of a belt or obi. Together these two swords would be called a daisho.
Finish: solid brass, electro-plated with gold, giclee print.
Dimensions: 0.8 x 5.3 in (1.9 x 13.3 cm)
By David Howell and Company
