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Lot 1230
Two Antique Japanese Knives in Carved Bone Sheaths
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
19th century, including one with straight blade and one curved, each with intricately carved sheaths with stained decoration.

Longer 22 in.

The Lifelong Collection of Keith and Caroline Gray, Charlotte, NC. Keith and Caroline Gray were passionate about antiques, art, and history. Together they attended antique shows and auctions for decades – assembling a collection particularly strong on American coin silver, Asian art, historical documents, early images, and English ceramics. Both were longtime supporters of the Mint Museum in Charlotte, with Caroline serving in multiple capacities from docent to a member of the acquisitions board and trustee. Caroline translated her love of material culture into a successful career, becoming a certified property appraiser in Charlotte.

Some losses to bone casings.