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19th C. Japanese Meiji Period Knife 'Monkey Stealing the Moon'
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19th C. Japanese Meiji Period Knife 'Monkey Stealing the Moon'

19th century
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19th c. Japanese Meiji Period Knife 'Monkey Stealing The Moon'

Lovely made Japanese knife from the Meiji period c.1880

The two tone brass handle depicting a monkey handler with a monkey 'stealing moon'

The blade marked with a single character.

Length approx. 9.75 Inches (25cm)

Physical Dimensions
Height
25cm (9.84")
Width
25cm (9.84")
Depth
1.5cm (0.59")
Declaration

Original Retro has dated this Japanese Meiji Period Knife to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1121526
Dealers Notes

Valley Antique Centre

Hollins Mill

Suite 5 Unit 8

Pennine Industrial Park

Valley Road

Hebden Bridge

HX7 7BZ

(0044) 01422 887420 or (0044) 07780 687139

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Every day from 10 pm - 16.00 am

Description
19th c. Japanese Meiji Period Knife 'Monkey Stealing The Moon'

Lovely made Japanese knife from the Meiji period c.1880

The two tone brass handle depicting a monkey handler with a monkey 'stealing moon'

The blade marked with a single character.

Length approx. 9.75 Inches (25cm)

Height
25cm (9.84")
Width
25cm (9.84")
Depth
1.5cm (0.59")
Date of Manufacture

Original Retro has dated this Japanese Meiji Period Knife to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1121526
Original Retro
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2011
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A 19th-century Japanese knife featuring a single-edged steel blade and a relief-carved bronze handle depicting a monkey reaching for the moon.
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Archive I A 19th-century Japanese knife featuring a single-edged steel blade and a relief-carved bronze handle depicting a monkey reaching for the moon.

19th C. Japanese Meiji Period Knife 'Monkey Stealing the Moon'

Archive II A 19th-century Japanese knife featuring a single-edged steel blade and a relief-carved bronze handle depicting a monkey reaching for the moon. View II
Archive III A 19th-century Japanese knife featuring a single-edged steel blade and a relief-carved bronze handle depicting a monkey reaching for the moon. View III
Archive IV A 19th-century Japanese knife featuring a single-edged steel blade and a relief-carved bronze handle depicting a monkey reaching for the moon. View IV
Archive V A 19th-century Japanese knife featuring a single-edged steel blade and a relief-carved bronze handle depicting a monkey reaching for the moon. View V
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Telephone 01422 887420 or 07780 687139
Location
Valley Antique Centre
Suite 5 Unit 8
Pennine Industrial Park
Valley Road
Hebden Bridge
West Yorkshire
HX7 7BZ
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/originalretro
Verified Since Jul 2011
Items For Sale 108
Items Sold 4
Original Retro
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Location: Valley Antique Centre, Suite 5 Unit 8, Pennine Industrial Park, Valley Road, Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire, HX7 7BZ, United Kingdom
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A 19th-century Japanese knife featuring a single-edged steel blade and a relief-carved bronze handle depicting a monkey reaching for the moon.
19th c. Japanese Meiji Period Knife 'Monkey Stealing The Moon'
Ref: SA1121526
A 19th-century Japanese knife featuring a single-edged steel blade and a relief-carved bronze handle depicting a monkey reaching for the moon.
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During the Meiji period from 1868 to 1912, Japanese artisans transitioned from traditional samurai sword fitting to decorative items for international trade, producing intricately detailed bronze, silver, and mixed-metal wares.

These items typically feature forged steel blades combined with relief-carved handles made from bronze, brass, or specialist soft metal alloys such as shakudo and shibuichi.

Authentic pieces exhibit high-relief figurative carving, refined hand-chased ornamentation, native maker marks or signatures on the blade, and natural oxidation across the metal surfaces.

Small decorative implements are best styled as desk curiosities on a dark wood writing table, positioned inside a glass cabinet of curiosities, or displayed on a custom metal stand.

Store the item in a low-humidity environment, apply a minimal layer of light mineral oil to the steel blade to prevent rust, and clean the carved handle gently with a soft cloth without removing the natural patina.
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