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Sword of the tachi type

(Japanese, dates unknown)
late 14th century
Object PlaceJapan
Medium/TechniqueTempered steel, hō wood (Magnolia obovata, Japanese Bigleaf Magnolia).
DimensionsL. .932
Credit LineWilliam Sturgis Bigelow Collection
Accession number23.297
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ClassificationsArms and armor
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