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Artist

Artist Unidentified

Title

Wakizashi (short sword)

Creation Date

1615-1868

Century

17th-19th century

Dimensions

15 7/8 in. (40.32 cm.)

Classification

Arms and Armor

Creation Place

Asia, Japan

Medium and Support

Steel and iron with gold and silver, lacquered wooden scabbard

Credit Line

Gift of the Misses Harriet Sarah and Mary Sophia Walker

Copyright

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Accession Number

1894.99.5