tantō, sword

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Title

tantō, sword

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Collection

Auckland Museum Collections

Description

tantō; japanese knife and saya (scabbard); unsigned blade; bronze coloured habaki (metal encircling blade); fuchi (collar above tsuba) is a band of inlaid gold coloured flowers and leaves; samegawa (handle wrap) is rayskin; tsuka-ito is a silk cord wrap on handle; under the tsuka-ito is a menuki charm on each side depicting a [flower] with gold detailing; kojiri (end cap) is inlaid silver coloured vines and leaves; saya (scabbard) is a speckled black and brown laquered wood with a pocket for...

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Date created

Late 18th Century

Creator

unknown

URL

https://www.aucklandmuseum.com/discover/collections/record/697103

Locations

Japan

Related subjects

Sword / Edged Weapons / Armaments / 05 Tools & Equipment for Science & Technology / Chenhall Nomenclature

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