Aikuchi (Dagger Having No Guard) in Scabbard

Ujifusa

Caption

Ujifusa. Aikuchi (Dagger Having No Guard) in Scabbard, 17th century. Lacquer scabbard and silver fittings, 16 1/2 in. (41.9 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Museum Collection, X740.9.

Gallery

Not on view

Collection

Asian Art

Artist

Ujifusa

Title

Aikuchi (Dagger Having No Guard) in Scabbard

Date

17th century

Period

Edo Period

Geography

Place made: Japan

Medium

Lacquer scabbard and silver fittings

Classification

Arms and Armor

Dimensions

16 1/2 in. (41.9 cm)

Signatures

signed on tang: Ujifusa Saku

Credit Line

Brooklyn Museum Collection

Accession Number

X740.9

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