Object: Japanese railway-service dirk, catalogued in the earlier Yamazakura records as the 1909 pattern.

The metal fittings incorporate a distinctive flower-petal motif entwined through the decoration, giving the piece a readily recognisable administrative-service character.

Dating: The 1909 date is retained as the earlier catalogue’s pattern/type identification; it is not presented as a proven manufacture date for this individual example.

Condition: Previously catalogued as being in excellent condition. Please rely on the photographs for the present visual condition, as they form an integral part of the description.