Japan, Imperial. An Imperial Japanese Police Jitte Auction 1896 in Hamilton

1896 in Hamilton

bronzing still present on obverse with the reverse very clearly silvered

Benjamin sailed on the S

Marked on the ring W

the bottom of the strap is entirely constructed of black wool

Japan, Imperial. An Imperial Japanese Police Jitte Auction 1896 in HamiltonAn Imperial Japanese Police jitte, featuring a 285 mm long magnetic metal shaft with a blunted tip and six edges. The base of the shaft features a single kagi (hook) 90 mm in length. The tsuba is constructed of a separate piece of patinated bronze and presents as a stylized chrysanthemum flower. The handle is constructed of magnetic metal, and is wrapped in ray skin. The jitte completes with a magnetic metal pommel with an integrated suspension loop.