Blade

2310

From: South Japan | Yamato

Curatorial Section: Asian

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Object Number 2310
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Kofun | Japanese
Provenience South Japan | Yamato
Period Kofun
Date Made Kofun
Section Asian
Materials Stone | Talc
Technique Carved | Polished
Description

Highly polished stone blade. Probably effigy blade used in a funeral ceremony. Straight edge is rounded. Sloping edge is squared off. Two holes in base of blade. Tang. Gray stone (talc) with orange colored surface coating.

Credit Line Gift of Francis C. Macauley, Esq., 1890

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