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Accession No	1800.591
Name/Title	SWORD; JAPANESE TACHI
Brief Description	This tachi, a Japanese long sword, has a single-edged, slightly curved steel blade and a brass tsuba (sword guard) with copper inlay and is designed to be used with two hands. The scabbard is made of hard wood and painted with lacquered gold. It has suspension loops to secure the sword with a starp or a cord.
Classification	Sword/Armament T&E - Edged/Armament T&E/T&E For Science & Technology/Nomenclature
Primary Prod Date	19th Century
Primary Prod Place	Japan
Measurement Reading	110cm 8cm

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