A Collection of (13) Hand Carved Japanese Walking Canes with Inscriptions

Meiji period (1868-1912), includes thirteen (13) carved bamboo wood gentleman's walking sticks, resembling a branch in shape with slender proportions that are carved with various Japanese motifs and folklore, having either a curved handle or knotted ball to top of each, most have inscriptions to the upper or lower sections.

Tallest 35 1/2 in.

Collection of Michael and Ingrid Kelly, Worldwide Gallery Antiques, Fredericksburg, Virginia

Good estate condition; two with crack and loss to bottom; six without caps to bottom.