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<meta charset="UTF-8" /><meta charset="UTF-8" />TEPPO : Japanese Wick Harquebus, military, signed
Japan - Edo period (1603-1868)
Steel, wood, brass, copper, silver
Total length: 122cm - Barrel length: 91.5cm - Muzzle diameter: 13.5mm
Steel barrel with sides, brass front sight and rear sight, fully decorated with a full-length frieze of birds and wind lines, and inlaid brass decoration of a bouquet at thunder level. The underside bears a long calligraphy.
Flat-bodied, hallmarked brass turntable. Decorated basin signed.
Japanese oak mounting with hallmark, calligraphy and registration number (18385); nailed and engraved brass plate decoration, lights decorated with cherry blossoms.
Missing chopstick.
Good condition and very fine patina of the wood. One old groove, three small brass fittings missing and old dampness in the butt; all not serious.
Fit for shooting.
Text and photos © FCP CORIDON
Ref.LP5285
Ref: Z5Y7A9S79A