TWO ELABORATE KANEMONO OF FIGHTING SAMURAI. Japan, Meiji period, width 5.5 and 7.5 cm. Shakudτ with gold, silver and copper zτgan. Ornamental closure plaques for tobacco pouches, also known as mae-kanagu, each in the shape of two samurai fiercly wrestling warriors. (2) * The full tax is charged on this item marked * in the auction catalogue, i.e. VAT is charged on the sum of the bid price plus the surcharge for those items. The VAT will be refunded to Purchasers providing a validly stamped export declaration. ------------------------------------------------- TWO SPLENDID KANEMONO. Japan, Meiji period, w 5.5 and 7.5 cm. Shakudτ with gold, silver and copper zτgan. Ornamental closure plaques for tobacco pouches, also known as mae-kanagu, each in the form of two vigorously wrestling samurai. (2) These objects marked with * (asterisk) are fully subject to VAT, i.e. VAT is charged on the hammer price plus surcharge for these objects. Buyers who present a legally stamped export declaration will receive a refund of the VAT.