Bokuto (Wooden Sword)

17th century

Brooklyn Museum photograph

Caption

Bokuto (Wooden Sword), 17th century. Lacquered wood, 1 1/4 x 18 1/2 in. (3.2 x 47 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Charles Brandon, 83.180. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)

Gallery

Not on view

Collection

Asian Art

Title

Bokuto (Wooden Sword)

Date

17th century

Period

Edo Period

Geography

Place made: Japan

Medium

Lacquered wood

Classification

Arms and Armor

Dimensions

1 1/4 x 18 1/2 in. (3.2 x 47 cm)

Credit Line

Gift of Charles Brandon

Accession Number

83.180

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