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Maker(s):Unknown
Culture:Japanese
Title:Samurai short sword and sheath
Date Made:1615-1867 (Edo Period)
Type:Armament; Ceremonial
Materials:Wood, lacquer, steel, and ivory
Place Made:Asia; Japan
Measurements:Overall: 20 1/2 in; 52.1 cm
Narrative Inscription:  INSCRIPTION: [Japanese character, Doryu itsuki / Ko [ill.]].
Accession Number:  MH 2.Q.M.Z
Credit Line:Source and date of acquisition unknown
Museum Collection:  Mount Holyoke College Art Museum
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Description:
Lacquer sheath with dragon and cherry blossom design; silk cord. Ivory carved flowers on top of hilt and bottom of sheath. Basket-weave design with gold lacquer flowers on sheath. Ivory flower detail and carved mouse on basket weave-handle design.

Tags:
weapons

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