Sword, Scabbard, F91.6
Physical Description
Short sword - wakizashi. Hilt consists of bone carved with various Japanese figures . Kashira and fuchi of brass bearing the three hollyhock leaves in a circle of the Tokugawa clan. Brass ring midway along hilt to cover join of two sections of bone also with hollyhock design. Plain brass tsuba. Scabbard similar to hilt - bone panels with carved figures bound with three brass bands with hollyhock design. Two larger bands have rings attached with red suspension cord. Sword probably made for tourist trade.
Provenance
Locality:
Japan
Measurements
Maximum dimensions (H x W x D) (a - Sword): 58 x 713 x 48mmMaximum dimensions (H x W x D) (b - Scabbard): 38 x 606 x 28mm
Maximum dimensions (H x W x D): 59 x 846 x 46mm
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