Blade and Mounting for a Dagger (Tantō)

Dateblade, 16th century; mounting, 19th century

MediumSteel, wood, lacquer, copper-gold alloy (shakudō), gold, brass

DimensionsL. 14 7/8 in. (37.8 cm); L. of blade 12 7/8 in. (32.7 cm); L. of cutting edge 8 1/8 in. (20.6 cm)

CultureJapanese

DepartmentArms and Armor

ClassificationDaggers

Gift of Brayton Ives and W. T. Walters, 1891

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