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Unknown Maker, Japanese

Sword of the Katana Type with Scabbard

Description

Maker

Unknown Maker, Japanese

Culture

Japanese

Title

Sword of the Katana Type with Scabbard

Year

late 1800s-early 1900s

Medium

  • Steel blade with lacquer,
  • bronze,
  • and silk mounting

Materials/Techniques

Techniques

  • Steel blade with lacquer,
  • bronze,
  • and silk mounting

Materials

cord (fiber product), lacquer, bronze

Geography

Origin: Japan

Dimensions

Length: 85.1 cm (33 1/2 inches) sword

Credit / Object Number

Credit

Gift of Mrs. George S. Squibb

Object Number

51.269

Type

  • Arms and Armor

Exhibition History

Exhibition History

Tsuba
Japanese Swords
Mar 01, 1992

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Tombstone

Unknown Maker, Japanese
Sword of the Katana Type with Scabbard, late 1800s-early 1900s
Steel blade with lacquer, bronze, and silk mounting
Length: 85.1 cm (33 1/2 inches) sword
Gift of Mrs. George S. Squibb 51.269

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