DAGGER - JAPANESE - TANTO
W1970.949
Black, Red, Gold Lacquer Scabbard Laid Over Wood. Scabbard Ensuite With Hilt To Form A Fan (Closed) As A Disguise.
W1970.949
Cool Collection
Blade
Type: TANTO
Mei: mumei
Nagasa: 24.0 cm
Sori: muzori, take no ko zori at tip, i.e. reverse curvature
Sugata: shobu tsukuri, iori mune
Nakago: 10.7 cm, one mekugi ana, possibly suriage
Hada: unclear, possibly masame/itame
Hamon: unclear due to abrasion, possibly suguba of nie with hotsure
Date: 16th century
Blades of this shape were popular in the Muromachi period (1384-1574), and consequently considerable numbers date from this period.
Koshirae
Type: AIKUCHI
Saya: en suite to resemble folded fan. Black, red and gold lacquer over wood.
Tsuka: en suite to resemble folded fan. Black, red and gold lacquer over wood. The hilt carries a mon of crossed arrow feathers, which belongs to the Katagiri family.
Overall length: 41.0 cm
Date: 19th century
Department:
History DepartmentCollection
| Accession Number: | W1970.949 |
|---|---|
| Accession Date: | 19 Apr 1967 |
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