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sword and scabbard

human history
  • Other Name

    wakizashi (Japanese)

  • Description

    Japanese wakizashi; short sword and scabbard ; tsuba is iron and has design of fruit and leaves, saya/hilt is a laquered wood; tuska ito is a canvas like material ;

    markings: YASHIRO DAIJO FUJIWARA YOSHI YUKI 1661

  • Place
  • Accession Number
    1925.193
  • Accession Date
    28 Sep 1925
  • Other Id

    W1860 (war)

    7135 (ethnology)

  • Department

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