Drawings of Old Swords from the Hachiman Temple at Kamakura: Short Sword (Tanto) from Akita; Sword of Yoshii Family; Doctor's Sword of Mr. Fukushima; State Sword of Mr. Matsuda

Mount maker Anonymous

ca. 1615–1868

Not on view

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Title: Drawings of Old Swords from the Hachiman Temple at Kamakura: Short Sword (Tanto) from Akita; Sword of Yoshii Family; Doctor's Sword of Mr. Fukushima; State Sword of Mr. Matsuda
Mount maker: Anonymous
Date: ca. 1615–1868
Geography: Kamakura, Kanagawa
Culture: Japanese
Medium: Ink on paper
Dimensions: L. 35 ft. (10.7 m); W. 11 in. (27.9 cm)
Classification: Miscellaneous
Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1917
Object Number: 17.235.5
Curatorial Department: Arms and Armor

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