Ivory-framed okimono tanto 19th century

The tantō, or short samurai sword, usually carried as a secondary weapon, in this case serves more of an ornamental function than a utilitarian one. The okimono frame, or richly decorated carving, which in this case serves as a decorative scabbard and handle, is made of intricately carved ivory. The blade is of hardened all-steel. It bears traces of removed corrosion and has scratches. The habaki was made of brass and has decorative cuts. The setting is in very good condition, which is rare. Details such as the tsuba (garda) with mokko-shaped pads, with a floral pattern, and the kurikata with attached bronze rachitic sageo band have been preserved. The scabbard and handle were probably filled from the inside with wood to better fit the wedge with the saya and to secure the bolt in the tsuba. Dimensions:
Nagasa (blade length): 30.5cm
Blade length including habaki: 32.5cm
Mune-machi (thickness of the back of the blade at the root):0.4cm
Width of blade at habaki: 2.3cm
Mandrel permanently mounted in the handle.
Length . Handle: 19.5cm
Length of the sword scabbard: 44cm