Aikuchi (Dagger Having No Guard) in Scabbard

16th century

Caption

Aikuchi (Dagger Having No Guard) in Scabbard, 16th century. Silver fittings, 12 in. (30.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Museum Collection, X740.8.

Gallery

Not on view

Collection

Asian Art

Title

Aikuchi (Dagger Having No Guard) in Scabbard

Date

16th century

Period

Muromachi Period to Momoyama Period

Geography

Place made: Japan

Medium

Silver fittings

Classification

Arms and Armor

Dimensions

12 in. (30.5 cm)

Credit Line

Brooklyn Museum Collection

Accession Number

X740.8

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