Blade and Mounting for a Slung Sword (Tachi)

Fittings maker Tsuba attributed to Gotō Renjō (Mitsutomo) Japanese

14th century; mounting, 19th century

On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 377

The decoration of the sword guard (tsuba) and scabbard incorporates the apricot blossom badge of the Nabeshima family, daimyo (lords) of norther Kyushu.

Artwork Details

Title: Blade and Mounting for a Slung Sword (Tachi)
Fittings maker: Tsuba attributed to Gotō Renjō (Mitsutomo) (Japanese, 1628–1708, tenth-generation Gotō master)
Date: 14th century; mounting, 19th century
Geography: Okayama Prefecture
Culture: Japanese
Medium: Steel, wood, lacquer, ray skin (samé), thread, gold, abalone shell, copper-gold alloy (shakudō)
Dimensions: L. 40 3/8 in. (102.5cm); L. of blade 36 1/8 in. (91.8 cm); L. of cutting edge 27 1/4 in. (69.3 cm); D. of curvature 3/4 in. (1.95 cm)
Classification: Swords
Credit Line: Bequest of George C. Stone, 1935
Object Number: 36.25.1746a, b
Curatorial Department: Arms and Armor

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