Blade for Slung Sword

Yoshiuji Ichimonji

Brooklyn Museum photograph

Caption

Yoshiuji Ichimonji (Japanese). Blade for Slung Sword, second quarter 14th century. Steel, From point to upper corner of tang butt: 34 3/8 in. (87.3 cm). Brooklyn Museum, By exchange, 74.60.7. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)

Gallery

Not on view

Collection

Asian Art

Title

Blade for Slung Sword

Date

second quarter 14th century

Period

Nanbokucho Period

Geography

Place made: Japan

Medium

Steel

Classification

Arms and Armor

Dimensions

From point to upper corner of tang butt: 34 3/8 in. (87.3 cm)

Credit Line

By exchange

Accession Number

74.60.7

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