Blade and Mounting for a Dagger (Tantō)

Dateblade, 19th century; mounting, 19th century

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

DimensionsL. 12 15/16 in. (32.8 cm); L. of blade 9 3/4 in. (24.8 cm); L. of cutting edge 6 3/8 in. (16.2 cm)

CultureJapanese

DepartmentArms and Armor

ClassificationDaggers

Bequest of George C. Stone, 1935

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