"Antique Japanese Meiji Era (c1880) Cloisonné Vase Geese in Flight & Flowers 12” Katanadansu Fitted with a Japanese white

Fitted with a Japanese white oak handle

They are decorated in a vibrant lustrous gold with a cherry blossom motif

This kanna is ready to be honed and fitted into a wooden dai of your making

This allows it to have a thinner blade that cuts more efficiently and leaves a narrower kerf (cut width)

"Antique Japanese Meiji Era (c1880) Cloisonné Vase Geese in Flight & Flowers 12” Katanadansu Fitted with a Japanese whiteThis is a beautiful Japanese Meiji era (c. 1870 90's) ornate cloisonn vase. The hand crafted decorations are of geese in flight over various flowers on a blue green background. Made of copper, copper alloys and vitreous glass enamel. This vase is 12" tall by 6. 5" in diameter (25. 5 x 16 cm). It weighs 2 pounds 12 oz. Having been carefully displayed for nearly five decades since acquired by a dedicated local collector, it remains in fine condition