Edo Period Samurai Chato
Item #: WR700
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This is a Chato (Tea Sword) or Chagatana/Bokuto from the Edo period somewhere around the 1840's-1850's time period. These carved wood Chato's were designed for doctor's, poets, scholars and other non combatants of the Samurai culture. The doctors were not allowed to carry an actual sword, since their role was in the preserving of life, no taking it. They carried these Chato's as a symbol of their rank and their loyalty to the Lord of their domain. This one measures 18 1/4" in length and is 1 3/4" at the widest point. This one is carved to resemble an actual Tanto. While it is all one piece, it appears that the Tsuka(handle) Tsuba (guard) can be removed from the Saya (scabbard). The handle is wrapped in a marine skin, and is complete with Menuki (ornaments), Mekugi (peg) and a Kashira (buttcap). A Kozuka (small knife), made entirely of steel, is found in the saya. The slightly darker colored wooden handle has a dragon menuki on it. The saya is smooth and lacquered black. There are a couple of areas that show repair work on the saya. There is a provision for a Sageo (cord) on the saya, and a blue and gold one is attached. The dragon menuki on either side of the tsuka, the galloping horse on the saya and the flower and butterfly work on the kozuka are very intricately detailed. If you have an antique Japanese collection, particularly a Samurai collection, this Chato is a must for you!
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