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Sword of the tantō type

(Japanese, 1531–1614)
16th century
Object PlaceJapan
Medium/TechniqueMetal (non-specific)
DimensionsL. .316
Credit LineBequest of Major Henry Lee Higginson
Accession number21.2457
On View
Not on view
ClassificationsArms and armor
Collections
Inscriptions国広
ProvenanceLent by H. L. Higginson, Dec. 31, 1910
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