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Guardless mounting for tanto and sheath

(Japanese, 1813–1892)
19th century
Medium/TechniqueMetal (non-specific), ivory and gold
DimensionsLength 30.5 cm
Credit LineCharles Goddard Weld Collection
Accession number11.5066
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ClassificationsArms and armor
Collections
Provenance1890, Charles Goddard Weld Collection; bequest to MFA, Boston, December 7, 1911.
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Kurigata with design of violets (sumire)
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