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Sword of the tantō type

(Japanese, dates unknown)
15th century
Object PlaceJapan
Medium/TechniqueMetal (non-specific)
DimensionsL. .359
Credit LineBequest of Major Henry Lee Higginson
Accession number21.2447
On View
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ClassificationsArms and armor
Collections
Inscriptions月月吉光？
ProvenanceLent by H. L. Higginson, Dec. 31, 1910
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