Blade and Mounting for a Dagger (Tantō)

Dateblade, 19th century; mounting, 19th century

MediumSteel, wood, lacquer, rayskin (samé), baleen, gold, silver

DimensionsL. 15 1/8 in. (38.4 cm); L. of blade 12 1/4 in. (31.2 cm); L. of cutting edge 8 3/4 in. (22.2 cm)

CultureJapanese

DepartmentArms and Armor

ClassificationDaggers

Bequest of George C. Stone, 1935

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