Japanese Kozuka knife handle, Tsuchiya Masachika VI (d.1861), executed in copper, silver and gold and depicting a Dancing Man under a pine tree and holding up a gold fan in one hand, the other hand holding a gold pole with an oval copper disc having an engraved depiction of the three leg raven Yatagarasu with a gold eye and beak, the reverse handle side with Japanese Kanji characters, the handle approx. 3.75"l, .5/8"w, 35.1 grams. housed in a fitted wood box, for shipping box approx. 1.5" x 5.5/8"w, 3.25"d, .35lbs **Provenance: Retained by inheritance from the sale of an antique Japanese Armor collection sold by Sotheby's, London. Detailed condition reports are not included in this catalog. For additional information, including condition reports, please utilize the ASK A QUESTION tab found in each lot. All lots are sold as-is and where is. No statement regarding age, condition, kind, value, or quality of a lot, whether made orally at the auction or at any other time, or in writing in this catalog or elsewhere, shall be construed to be an express or implied warranty, representation, or assumption of liability. All sales are final, and Austin Auction Gallery does not give refunds based on condition. Austin Auction Gallery does not perform any shipping or packing services. We do have a list of suggested shippers who gladly provide quotes prior to your bidding. Please visit our webpage for a list of recommended shippers. **NOTE: ALL JEWELRY & COIN LOTS REALIZING OVER $1,000 MUST BE PAID BY BANK WIRE**