Wakisashi, Short Sword, in Scabbard

Tadakuni I

Caption

Tadakuni I. Wakisashi, Short Sword, in Scabbard, 1650–1700. Lacquer scabbard, copper fittings, 27 in. (68.6 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Museum Collection, X740.6.

Gallery

Not on view

Collection

Asian Art

Title

Wakisashi, Short Sword, in Scabbard

Date

1650–1700

Period

Edo Period

Geography

Place made: Japan

Medium

Lacquer scabbard, copper fittings

Classification

Arms and Armor

Dimensions

27 in. (68.6 cm)

Signatures

signed on tang: Harima-no-daijo Fujiwara Tadakuni

Credit Line

Brooklyn Museum Collection

Accession Number

X740.6

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