Accession No |
1800.500
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Name/Title |
DAGGER, JAPANESE; WAKIZASHI
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Brief Description |
A small sword, a wakizashi, with a matching stiletto knife are sheathed within the same scabbard. A single-edged blade is attached to a wooden hilt which is bound with fish skin and secured with a brass overlay and decoration. A plain tsuba (sword guard) is made of lacquered wood with brass fittings.
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Classification |
Sword/Armament T&E - Edged/Armament T&E/T&E For Science & Technology/Nomenclature Scabbard, Sword/Armament T&E - Accessory/Armament T&E/T&E For Science & Technology/Nomenclature
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Primary Prod Date |
19th Century
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Primary Prod Place |
Japan
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Measurement Reading |
51.5 x 6cm 21 x 1.5cm
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