Blade and Mounting for a Dagger (Tantō)

Dateblade, 16th century; mounting, 19th century

MediumSteel, wood (rosewood), lacquer, gold

DimensionsL. 12 1/2 in. (31.8 cm); L. of blade 11 1/4 in. (28.5 cm); L. of cutting edge 7 9/16 in. (19.2 cm)

CultureJapanese

DepartmentArms and Armor

ClassificationDaggers

Bequest of George C. Stone, 1935

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