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Sword of the wakizashi type
Image Not Available for Sword of the wakizashi type

Sword of the wakizashi type

Inoue Shinkai (Japanese, 1630–1682)
DimensionsOther (length): 45.3 cm (17 13/16 in.)
Credit LineGift of the W. A. Compton Oriental Arts Foundation
Accession number1998.170
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ClassificationsArms and armor
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Inscriptions井上真改 (菊紋)延宝九年八月日
Sword of the wakizashi type
Inoue Shinkai
1675 (Enpô 3)
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mid-19th century
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