Blade and Mounting for a Dagger (Tantō)

Dateblade, 19th century; mounting, 19th century

MediumSteel, ironwood, silver, rosewood, ivory

DimensionsL. 13 15/16 in. (35.4 cm); L. of balde 13 in. (33 cm); L. of cutting edge 8 3/4 in. (22.3 cm)

CultureJapanese

DepartmentArms and Armor

ClassificationDaggers

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

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