Antique Japanese carved Bamboo walking stick depicting Samurai and dragons
A superb quality Japanese Bamboo walking stick. The carving is super fine and depicts Samurai in full battle dress with drawn Kutana. The carving is also very symbolic with Chrysanthemums and dragons. The patination is truly superb, a delightful dark rich Oak in colour. I have never seen a better Bamboo stick. The intricate carving flows through the whole length of the shaft. The handle is a root ball and the tip has a brass ferrule.