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Sword of the wakizashi type with mounting

(Japanese, 1835 – 1884)
1864
Medium/TechniqueWakizashi: tempered steel; tsuba: iron
DimensionsOverall (Length of blade in wooden case): 78 cm (30 11/16 in.)
Length (Up to hilt): 59 cm (23 1/4 in.)
Overall (Length of Sword mounting): 77 cm (30 5/16 in.)
Length (Up to tsuba): 58 cm (22 13/16 in.)
Credit LineGift of the W. A. Compton Oriental Arts Foundation
Accession number1998.141a-b
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ClassificationsArms and armor
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Inscriptions弥門直勝