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PMO-017 Japanese Dragon by Komai
 

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IMSA #: PMO-017

Estimated Date: 1890

Country of Origin: Japan

Manufacturer: Komai (Probably O. Komai)

Catalog No.: No

Material: Steel with gold decoration

Markings: Reverse signed "Kyoto Ju Komai Sei"

Patent/Design No.: No

Patent/Design Date: No

Size (Inches): 2 x 1 3/8

Reverse: Owners initials plus Komai mark

Description and Comments: This is a very detailed example of Komai work. The dragon motif, owners initials and Komai mark are all gold inlaid. The striker is located at the bottom edge.
 



 
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