Blade and Mounting for a Dagger (Tantō)

Dateblade, mid–19th century; mounting, 19th century

MediumSteel, wood, lacquer, rayskin (samé), thread, copper-gold alloy (shakudō), gold, iron, horn

DimensionsL. 15 7/16 in. (39.2 cm); L. of blade 12 3/16 in. (30.9 cm); L. of cutting edge 8 5/16 in. (21.1 cm)

CultureJapanese

DepartmentArms and Armor

ClassificationDaggers

Bequest of George C. Stone, 1935

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