A curated set of traditional Japanese bonsai and ikebana scissors, consisting of 9 pieces. This lot includes a variety of authentic Japanese garden tools used for bonsai cultivation and flower arrangement. Contents: • 4 Okubo-style pruning shears (大久保ばさみ) – Signed: Sadatsugiro (定次郎), Hidehisa (秀久), Kanehiro (兼広) – One additional piece with faded signature • 1 standard pruning shear (植木ばさみ) • 1 small branch cutter (子枝切り) – Unsigned • 2 Ikebana scissors (池坊ばさみ) – Signed: Katsushige (勝重), Shigenori (重則) These tools are traditionally forged and represent Japanese craftsmanship. Okubo shears are widely used by professional gardeners for precise pruning, while Ikebana scissors are specifically designed for flower arrangement. Condition: All items are in used vintage condition with visible signs of age, including patina, wear, and minor surface rust. All scissors open and close properly. Origin: Japan Material: Carbon steel Period: Late 20th century (Showa period) Total pieces: 9 Shipping: Items will be carefully packed and shipped from Japan. Delivery may take approximately 2–3 weeks depending on the destination. Import duties, VAT, and customs fees are the buyer’s responsibility. International Buyers – Please Note: Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer’s responsibility. Please check with your country’s customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying. These charges are normally collected by the delivering freight (shipping) company or when you pick the item up – do not confuse them for additional shipping charges. We do not mark merchandise values below value or mark items as “gifts” – US and International government regulations prohibit such behavior.