Blade and Mounting for a Dagger (Tantō)

Japanese

blade, dated 1509; mounting, 19th century

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A tantō is a dagger or blade shorter than 30 cm.

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Title: Blade and Mounting for a Dagger (Tantō)
Date: blade, dated 1509; mounting, 19th century
Geography: Okayama Prefecture
Culture: Japanese
Medium: Steel, wood, lacquer, copper-silver alloy (shibuichi), silver, gold
Dimensions: L. 13 9/16 in. (34.4 cm); L. of blade 11 in. (27.9 cm); L. of cutting edge 7 1/8 in. (18.1 cm)
Classification: Daggers
Credit Line: H. O. Havemeyer Collection, Bequest of Mrs. H. O. Havemeyer, 1929
Object Number: 29.100.1366a, b
Curatorial Department: Arms and Armor

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