Wakizahi (Short Sword)

Tadayoshi

Caption

Tadayoshi. Wakizahi (Short Sword), 17th–18th century. Steel, 28 7/8 in. (73.3 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Leighton R. Longhi, 74.202.2a.

Gallery

Not on view

Collection

Asian Art

Artist

Tadayoshi

Title

Wakizahi (Short Sword)

Date

17th–18th century

Period

Edo Period

Geography

Place made: Japan

Medium

Steel

Classification

Arms and Armor

Dimensions

28 7/8 in. (73.3 cm)

Credit Line

Gift of Leighton R. Longhi

Accession Number

74.202.2a

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