Blade and Mounting for a Dagger (Tantō)

Dateblade, 16th century; mounting, dated 1870

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

DimensionsL. 19 1/16 in. (48.4 cm); L. of blade 13 3/8 in. (33.9 cm); L. of cutting edge 11 in. (27.9 cm); D. of curvature 1/8 in. (0.3 cm)

CultureJapanese

DepartmentArms and Armor

ClassificationDaggers

Bequest of George C. Stone, 1935

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