Dagger
| Object Number: | 42-30-246A |
|---|---|
| Current Location: | Collections Storage |
| Culture: | Japanese |
| Provenience: | Japan |
| Date Made: | 1532 CE |
| Early Date: | 1532 |
| Late Date: | 1532 |
| Section: | Asian |
| Materials: | Steel Wood Silver Lacquer |
| Credit Line: | Gift of Mrs. Morgan Wing on behalf of the Estate of Florence C. Whitney, 1942 |
Description
Single-edged steel blade tapering to point, both faces sharply bevelled towards back and end of cutting edge. Wooden grip ornamented with shell-like concretion and with two gilded chrysanthemums; wrapped with black tape; silver cap etched in floral design.
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