Antique Japanese Meiji Period Page Turner Letter Opener Chinese General Old
One antique Japanese page turner. Brass with original orange tassel. The famous Chinese general Guan Yu. Fruit and leaves carved in the blade. Good condition- minor wear, a few scratches on the back (see picture #5).
Measures 8 1/4 inches long overall. Blade measures 5 5/8 inches long and 3/4 inch at the widest point. Handle measures 2 3/4 inches long and 3/4 inches wide.
See my large collection of Japanese letter openers and other Japanese and Chinese antiques. This item is in the category "Antiques\Asian Antiques\Japan\Other Japanese Antiques".
The seller is "cgc66" and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Paper Knife: Brass
- Region of Origin: Japan
- Type: Page Turner
- Guan Yu: Chinese Mythology
- Age: 1850-1899
- Primary Material: Brass
- Maker: Unsigned
- Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
- Color: Gold