Dagger

42-30-253A

From: Japan

Curatorial Section: Asian

Object Number 42-30-253A
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Japanese
Provenience Japan
Date Made 1900 - 1928
Section Asian
Materials Steel | Wood | Brass | Silver
Description

Single-edged steel blade rounded to point. Wooden grip closely wrapped with black lacquered leather thong. Two small brass plaques of sea creatures. Silver cap and band with relief wave decoration.

Credit Line Gift of Mrs. Morgan Wing on behalf of the Estate of Florence C. Whitney, 1942
Other Number 207 - Collector Number

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